US Bridges

US 219 over Cherry Creek

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 2.7 Miles S of Md 826D · Structure no. 100000110023010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 over Cherry Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.7 Miles S of Md 826D
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.34826, -79.43418
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2013)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.