US Bridges

Md 36 over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.70 MI N of Md 935 · Structure no. 100000010014010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,706
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2027. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 36
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location1.70 MI N of Md 935
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57243, -78.97474
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2009)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2027
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 36 over Georges Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Georges Creek carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.