US Bridges

Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile East of Md 560 · Structure no. 100000110036010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,712
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 6,712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,281 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 135
CrossesLittle Youghiogheny Rive
Location0.28 Mile East of Md 560
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates39.398, -79.36919
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,712 (2009)
Projected traffic8,281 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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 6,712 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 135 over Little Youghiogheny Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.