US Bridges

US 219J over Is 68/US 40

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.48 MI S of US 40AL · Structure no. 100000110055010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,612
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219J over Is 68/US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219J over Is 68/US 40 in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,612 by 2038. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219J
CrossesIs 68/US 40
Location0.48 MI S of US 40AL
RouteU.S. Route 219J
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68883, -79.10508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,612 (2018)
Projected traffic2,612 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 219J over Is 68/US 40 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219J over Is 68/US 40 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 219J over Is 68/US 40 carry?

About 2,612 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 219J over Is 68/US 40?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 219J over Is 68/US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.