US Bridges

Md 36 over Braddock Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of US 40L · Structure no. 100000010001010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,713
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Braddock Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over Braddock Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,713 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 36
CrossesBraddock Run
Location0.03 MI S of US 40L
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67056, -78.79075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,713 (2018)
Projected traffic10,724 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 36 over Braddock Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Md 36 over Braddock Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Braddock Run carry?

About 10,713 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Braddock Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Braddock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.