Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River
FairAllegany County, Maryland · On West Virginia Line · Structure no. 100000010134010
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,527
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 4,527 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,704 by 2036. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River carry?
About 4,527 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Md 135D W Va 46 over N Branch Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.