US Bridges

Beaver Creek RD over I-70

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.75 MI W of US 40 · Structure no. 100000210122010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek RD over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Creek RD over I-70 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 60 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2012. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Creek RD
CrossesI-70
Location0.75 MI W of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59939, -77.68988
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic236 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek RD over I-70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Beaver Creek RD over I-70 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek RD over I-70 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek RD over I-70?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek RD over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.