US Bridges

Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.59 MI N of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000W-0752020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
868
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,195 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadfording Road
CrossesLittle Conococheague Crk
Location1.59 MI N of US RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 756
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67036, -77.91611
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2023)
Projected traffic1,195 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk 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 Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Broadfording Road over Little Conococheague Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.