US Bridges

US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · .26 Mile South of US 219A · Structure no. 100000110035010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,372
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 6,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,492 by 2029. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesCSX Trans. Little Yough
Location.26 Mile South of US 219A
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39464, -79.39864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,372 (2009)
Projected traffic9,492 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough carry?

About 6,372 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over CSX Trans. Little Yough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.