US Bridges

Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.85 MI SE of Pa Line · Structure no. 100000210153010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
570 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2012. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCearfoss Pike
CrossesConococheague Creek
Location0.85 MI SE of Pa Line
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71444, -77.79203
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek carry?

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

How long is Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cearfoss Pike over Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.