US Bridges

Md 36 over Elklick Run

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.73 M S of Br No 0112700 · Structure no. 100000010011010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,706
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Elklick Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 36 over Elklick Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMd 36
CrossesElklick Run
Location0.73 M S of Br No 0112700
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.58325, -78.94982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2009)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 36 over Elklick Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Elklick Run carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Elklick Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.