Md 136 over Falling Branch
PoorHarford County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile North of Md 24 · Structure no. 100000120031010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,161
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 136 over Falling Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 136 over Falling Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,161 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 136 over Falling Branch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 136 over Falling Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Md 136 over Falling Branch carry?
About 2,161 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 136 over Falling Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Md 136 over Falling Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.