US Bridges

Third Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S. of RTE 219 · Structure no. 200000G-O-02010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,302
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over CSX Railroad in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI S. of RTE 219
RouteCity Street 421
Coordinates39.40654, -79.40782
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2021)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Third Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.