US Bridges

Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.5 M NW Int Underwood RD · Structure no. 200000G-0010010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,138
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUnderwood Road
CrossesYoughiogheny River
Location0.5 M NW Int Underwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36422, -79.46228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2021)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underwood Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Underwood Road over Youghiogheny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.