US Bridges

Union Street over Tributary to North Branc

Poor

Garrett County, Maryland · 50 Ft South of E Main ST · Structure no. 200000G-K-01010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Tributary to North Branc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union Street over Tributary to North Branc in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 291 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Street
CrossesTributary to North Branc
Location50 Ft South of E Main ST
RouteCity Street 10
Coordinates39.38823, -79.18082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width291 ft (88.6 m)
Roadway width221 ft (67.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Street over Tributary to North Branc built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Street over Tributary to North Branc 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Union Street over Tributary to North Branc carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Tributary to North Branc?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 291 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over Tributary to North Branc?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.