US Bridges

State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.8 MI E Int Glendale RD · Structure no. 200000G-0033010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesMeadow Mt Run
Location0.8 MI E Int Glendale RD
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates39.51137, -79.29868
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run 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 State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Meadow Mt Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.