US Bridges

Md 36 over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.10 Mile South of Md 937 · Structure no. 100000010121010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Georges Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over Georges Creek 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,192 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 36
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.10 Mile South of Md 937
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.50102, -79.04894
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2012)
Projected traffic5,192 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$620,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 36 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Georges Creek carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.