US Bridges

Md 66 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.20 Mile North of Md 64 · Structure no. 100000210045010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,961
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 66 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 66 over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4,961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 66
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.20 Mile North of Md 64
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64547, -77.58573
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,961 (2009)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 66 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 66 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 66 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,961 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 66 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Md 66 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.