US Bridges

Md 36 over Neff Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.05 M N of Omaras Avenue · Structure no. 100000010127040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
Daily traffic
7,706
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 36 over Neff Run is a concrete frame carrying Md 36 over Neff Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,993 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 36
CrossesNeff Run
Location0.05 M N of Omaras Avenue
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59068, -78.94874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2009)
Projected traffic8,993 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 36 over Neff Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 36 over Neff Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 36 over Neff Run carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 36 over Neff Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Md 36 over Neff Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.