US Bridges

US 40 Alt over Braddock Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile East of Md 53 · Structure no. 100000010026020

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
Daily traffic
12,812
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Alt over Braddock Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Alt over Braddock Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 78 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 12,812 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,812 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Alt
CrossesBraddock Run
Location0.08 Mile East of Md 53
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63891, -78.8541
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,812 (2018)
Projected traffic12,812 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 Alt over Braddock Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 40 Alt over Braddock Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 Alt over Braddock Run carry?

About 12,812 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Alt over Braddock Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Alt over Braddock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.