US Bridges

Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.19 Mile West of US 219 · Structure no. 100000110003010

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,572
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,046 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 39
CrossesLittle Youghiogheny Rive
Location0.19 Mile West of US 219
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40814, -79.4105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,572 (2013)
Projected traffic7,046 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive carry?

About 5,572 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 39 over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.