US Bridges

Md 135 over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.02 MI E of Md 36 · Structure no. 100000010082010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,642
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 135 over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 135 over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6,642 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,306 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 135
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Md 36
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates39.48399, -79.04612
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,642 (2012)
Projected traffic7,306 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 135 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Md 135 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 135 over Georges Creek carry?

About 6,642 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 135 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Md 135 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.