US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree

Good

Washington County, Maryland · NW of Is 81/US 11 · Structure no. 100000210140020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
2,454
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesBr of Conococheague Cree
LocationNW of Is 81/US 11
RouteCounty Highway 473
Coordinates39.60755, -77.80312
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,454 (2006)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree built?

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

What condition is Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree carry?

About 2,454 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hopewell Road over Br of Conococheague Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.