US Bridges

Md 36 over Georges Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.09 Mile South of Md 935 · Structure no. 100000010126010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 36
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.09 Mile South of Md 935
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.55153, -78.99141
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 36 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Georges Creek carry?

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

How long is Md 36 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.