US Bridges

US 40 Alt over Wills Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.84 MI E of Md 36 · Structure no. 100000010028010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,491
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Alt over Wills Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 Alt over Wills Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 93 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 13,491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,504 by 2038. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Alt
CrossesWills Creek
Location0.84 MI E of Md 36
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66278, -78.78096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,491 (2018)
Projected traffic13,504 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$528,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 Alt over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 40 Alt over Wills 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 Alt over Wills Creek carry?

About 13,491 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Alt over Wills Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Alt over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.