US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.19 M E of Br No 0113300 · Structure no. 100000010036010
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2026. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Scn over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.