US Bridges

Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.14 MI North of Md 39 · Structure no. 200000G-0054010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,070
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive is a steel truss - thru carrying Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland-Rosedale R
CrossesLittle Youghiogheny Rive
Location0.14 MI North of Md 39
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41228, -79.41628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2021)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive 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 Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland-Rosedale R over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.