US Bridges

Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile West of Md 560 · Structure no. 100000110014010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,972
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive is a concrete slab carrying Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 10,972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,412 by 2026. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 135
CrossesLittle Youghiogheny Rive
Location0.12 Mile West of Md 560
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39592, -79.37566
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,972 (2009)
Projected traffic13,412 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive carry?

About 10,972 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.