Md 42 over Youghiogheny River
FairGarrett County, Maryland · 0.11 Mile North of Md 742 · Structure no. 100000110054010
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 566 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,791
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 42 over Youghiogheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 42 over Youghiogheny River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2026. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 42 over Youghiogheny River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 42 over Youghiogheny River 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 Md 42 over Youghiogheny River carry?
About 2,791 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 42 over Youghiogheny River?
The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Md 42 over Youghiogheny River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.