US Bridges

Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.30 Mile North of Md 935 · Structure no. 100000010120010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,071 by 2026. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMaryland 36
CrossesMoores Run Road
Location0.30 Mile North of Md 935
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.52692, -79.01636
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2009)
Projected traffic8,071 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Maryland 36 over Moores Run Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.