US Bridges

Md 35 over Branch of Wills Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.17 MI S of Pa Line · Structure no. 100000010068010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,001
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 35 over Branch of Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 35 over Branch of Wills Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,006 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 35
CrossesBranch of Wills Creek
Location0.17 MI S of Pa Line
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates39.72056, -78.77473
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2018)
Projected traffic5,006 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 35 over Branch of Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 35 over Branch of Wills 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 35 over Branch of Wills Creek carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 35 over Branch of Wills Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 35 over Branch of Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.