US Bridges

US 40 Alt over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 2.06 Miles West of Md 68 · Structure no. 100000210021010

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,082
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Alt over Little Beaver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 40 Alt over Little Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,082 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Alt
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.06 Miles West of Md 68
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54658, -77.67704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alt over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Alt 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is US 40 Alt over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Alt over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.