US Bridges

US 40 Alt over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.75 Miles East of Md 741 · Structure no. 100000210020010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,082
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Alt over Beaver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 40 Alt over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 94 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 6,082 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Alt
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.75 Miles East of Md 741
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55107, -77.67975
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,082 (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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 Alt over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US 40 Alt 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 August 2023.

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

About 6,082 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Alt over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Alt over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.