US Bridges

US 40 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.67 Mile West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210016040

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,742
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 40 over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 10,742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,501 by 2026. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.67 Mile West of Md 66
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57789, -77.65575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,742 (2009)
Projected traffic12,501 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,742 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.