US Bridges

Pectonville Road over Licking Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.25 MI N of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000W-0501010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pectonville Road over Licking Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pectonville Road over Licking Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPectonville Road
CrossesLicking Creek
Location1.25 MI N of US RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67619, -78.04277
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2009)
Projected traffic818 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$780,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pectonville Road over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pectonville Road over Licking 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pectonville Road over Licking Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pectonville Road over Licking Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pectonville Road over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.