Md 136 over Broad Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 1.35 Miles S of Md 646 · Structure no. 100000120032010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,511
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 136 over Broad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 136 over Broad Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 7,511 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,790 by 2026. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Md 136 over Broad Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Md 136 over Broad Creek carry?
About 7,511 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 136 over Broad Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Md 136 over Broad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.