US Bridges

Md 135 over CSX Trans.

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.66 Mile East of Md 495A · Structure no. 100000110016010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 135 over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 135 over CSX Trans. in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 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 3,198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 135
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.66 Mile East of Md 495A
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42757, -79.27966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,198 (2023)
Projected traffic5,632 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 135 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Md 135 over CSX Trans. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 135 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 3,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 135 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Md 135 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.