US Bridges

Md 136 over Deer Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 2.64 Miles South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000120033010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,984
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 136 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Md 136 over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 9,984 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 136
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.64 Miles South of US 1
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60125, -76.25978
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,984 (2014)
Projected traffic10,795 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 136 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 136 over Deer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 136 over Deer Creek carry?

About 9,984 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 136 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Md 136 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.