US Bridges

New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.11 MI S of US 40AL · Structure no. 100000110032010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219 in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2012. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Germany Road
CrossesIs 68 US 219
Location0.11 MI S of US 40AL
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6943, -79.11944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1994)
Projected traffic531 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219 carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Germany Road over Is 68 US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.