US Bridges

Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-6191010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYarrowsburg Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37054, -77.67588
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek 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 Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.