US Bridges

Md 135 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Allegany CO · Structure no. 100000110017010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,542
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 135 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 135 over CSX Transportation in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 3,542 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 135
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.3 MI W of Allegany CO
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47822, -79.07054
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,542 (2012)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$432,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 135 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Md 135 over CSX Transportation 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 135 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 3,542 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 135 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 135 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.