US Bridges

US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl.

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile East of Md 67 · Structure no. 100000210034010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,943
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl. in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 23,943 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,503 by 2026. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 340
CrossesIsrael Crk Appala. Trl.
Location0.18 Mile East of Md 67
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33184, -77.68639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,943 (2009)
Projected traffic27,503 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl. carry?

About 23,943 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl.?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 340 over Israel Crk Appala. Trl.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.