US Bridges

Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R

PoorPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · Potomac Garrett ST Forest · Structure no. 300000G-NR01010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLost Land Run Road
CrossesTributary of Lost Land R
LocationPotomac Garrett ST Forest
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.37314, -79.25483
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2010)
Projected traffic6 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Land Run Road over Tributary of Lost Land R?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.