US Bridges

Md 36 over North Branch

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.04 Mile South of Md 47 · Structure no. 100000010078010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over North Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over North Branch in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 36
CrossesNorth Branch
Location0.04 Mile South of Md 47
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70074, -78.84331
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Md 36 over North Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over North Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over North Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over North Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.