US Bridges

US 40 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.54 Miles East of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210017010

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,972
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 40 over Little 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 5,972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.54 Miles East of Md 66
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55824, -77.62331
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,972 (2009)
Projected traffic7,370 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Little Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is US 40 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,972 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.