US 219 over Youghiogheny River
PoorGarrett County, Maryland · 1.28 Miles South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000110024010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 219 over Youghiogheny River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 219 over Youghiogheny River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 125 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 219 over Youghiogheny River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is US 219 over Youghiogheny River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 219 over Youghiogheny River carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 219 over Youghiogheny River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 219 over Youghiogheny River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.