US Bridges

Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.1 M E Int Maple Glade · Structure no. 200000G-0020010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
488
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River is a steel truss - thru carrying Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSwallow Falls RD
CrossesYoughiogheny River
Location0.1 M E Int Maple Glade
RouteCounty Highway 40658
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49418, -79.41733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2021)
Projected traffic595 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Swallow Falls RD over Youghiogheny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.