US Bridges

Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.05 Miles North of US 11 · Structure no. 100000210058020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
9,581
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,221 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 63
CrossesBr of Conococheague Cree
Location1.05 Miles North of US 11
RouteState Highway 63
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61433, -77.81215
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,581 (2009)
Projected traffic14,221 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree carry?

About 9,581 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 63 over Br of Conococheague Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.