64 MARYLAND MANUAL.
Expenses in. connection with issuance of Bonds. 6,077.75
Debenture Reserve for 1935 State Roads Commission
Bond Issue 150,000.00
Reversions to the State Treasury:
One-half Cent (1/2 c) Gasoline Tax 810,000.00
Sign License Revenue 3,147.51
Impounded Cash transferred to Accounts Receivable. 359,614.26
Contribution to General Fund 513,920.40
Total $13,946,686.60
The total worth of the State Roads System as of September 30,
1985, was $141,683,074.69.
Maryland Road Accomplishments in Figures by Years
1920 to 1935, Inclusive
Additions to Accumulative Mileage on
Year. System. State System.
1920 171.06 1,666.09
1921 131.10 1,797.19
1922 87.31 1,884.50
1923 211.04 2,095.54
1924 151.72 2,247.26
1925 181.76 2,429.02
1926 109.08 2,638.10
1927 105.46 2,643.56
1928 144.85 2,788.41
1929 183.29 2,971.70
1930 281.41 3,253.11
1931 158.94 3,412.05
1932 231.96 3,644.01
1933 113.10 3,757.11
1934 69.13 3,826.24
1935 84.72 3,910.96
A classification of the roads maintained by the Commission, as
of September 30, 1935, was:
Type "A".Bituminous materials with and without concrete
shoulders 266.34
Type "B".Macadam with concrete shoulders 510.53
Type "C".Concrete, 16 feet and wider 858.12
Type "D".Concrete, 12 to 15 feet 676.02
Type "E".Concrete, 9 to 12 feet 105.62
Type "F".Plain Macadem 825.61
Type "G".travel, surface-treated 615.33
Type "H". Gravel, untreated 51.61
Type "I".Brick 1.78
Total Miles 3,910.96
Miles of Concrete Shoulders 907.37
In addition to the roads constructed, there were built in 1935, 18
bridges, replacing one-way or dangerous bridges.
It is anticipated that during 1936, 49 new bridges will be con-
structed, replacing existing one-way or dangerous structures.
Since the inauguration of gasoline tax for Grade Elimination pro-
jects, the Commission has eliminated 60 grade crossings, either by
the construction of bridges or through road relocations.
In view of the vast expenditure under the direction of this body
and at the suggestion of Governor Nice, the first Legislative Session
during his Administration, authorized compensation for three full-time
members of the Commission, with a view to the elimination of waste
and extravagance and the reducing of operating costs to a minimum.
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