US Bridges

Md 39 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.05 Mile West of US 219 · Structure no. 100000110004010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,671
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 39 over CSX Transportation is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 39 over CSX Transportation in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,046 by 2026. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMd 39
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.05 Mile West of US 219
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40727, -79.40828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,671 (2009)
Projected traffic7,046 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 39 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 39 over CSX Transportation 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 39 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 5,671 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 39 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 39 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.