Garrett County Bridge Report Card
Garrett County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County has 140 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.4% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,511 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Garrett County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 140 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,511 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.4% | 22.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.1% | 14.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 3.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 437,609 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,511 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Garrett County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Park Road over Cherry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 655 | 1970 |
| Alan Fike Road over Mill Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11 | 1935 |
| Lost Land Run Road over Tributary Of Lost Land R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1920 |
| US 219 over Youghiogheny River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,660 | 1900 |
| Third Street over Little Youghiogheny Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,310 | 1968 |
| Maple Grove Road over Casselman River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 413 | 1926 |
| Sang Run Road over Youghiogheny River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 402 | 1955 |
| Friendsville - Add over Mill Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 345 | 1950 |
| Snowy Creek Road over Snowy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1957 |
| River Road over Casselman River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1885 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.