US Bridges

Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive

Poor

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.12 MI S of Oak Street · Structure no. 200000G-O-01010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesLittle Youghiogheny Rive
Location0.12 MI S of Oak Street
RouteCity Street 420
Coordinates39.40544, -79.40872
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive 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 Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.