US Bridges

US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · .07 Mile North of Md 826P · Structure no. 100000110020020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
3,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesSouth Branch Bear Creek
Location.07 Mile North of Md 826P
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.60625, -79.33424
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2013)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 219 over South Branch Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.