Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River
GoodMineral County, West Virginia · On West Virginia Line___ · Structure no. 00000000029A087
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,720
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,192 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River carry?
About 4,720 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Md 36 over N. Branch Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.