US Bridges

US 40 over Licking Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.26 Mile East of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000210010010

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Licking Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying US 40 over Licking Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesLicking Creek
Location0.26 Mile East of Is 70
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65324, -78.04469
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2021)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 40 over Licking 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Licking Creek carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Licking Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.