US Bridges

US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.12 Miles West of Md 57 · Structure no. 100000210011010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,912
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 125 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 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,113 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesLittle Conococheague Cre
Location1.12 Miles West of Md 57
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65978, -77.90486
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,912 (2009)
Projected traffic6,113 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Little Conococheague Cre built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre carry?

About 3,912 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Little Conococheague Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.