Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek
GoodWashington County, Maryland · 0.7 MI W of Md RTE 63 · Structure no. 200000W-0821010
- Built
- 1829
- 196 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1829 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 196 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2037. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek built?
It was built in 1829, making it 196 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.