Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run
PoorGarrett County, Maryland · 0.26 MI E of Md RTE 42 · Structure no. 200000G-0076010
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Old Morgantown Roa over Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.