US Bridges

Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.9 MI E of US RTE 219 · Structure no. 200000G-0032010

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
507 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 101 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,698 by 2041. The structure is 507 ft (154.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Road
CrossesDeep Creek Lake
Location0.9 MI E of US RTE 219
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50575, -79.31007
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length507 ft (154.6 m)
Longest span251 ft (76.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2021)
Projected traffic4,698 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake?

The structure is 507 ft (154.6 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Road over Deep Creek Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.