US Bridges

Service Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.11 Mile West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210130010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Service Road over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2012. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesService Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.11 Mile West of Md 66
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58916, -77.63632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1994)
Projected traffic177 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Service Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.