US Bridges

Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Md RTE 66 · Structure no. 200000W-3101030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
1,654
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Aetna Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Md RTE 66
RouteCounty Highway 310
Coordinates39.60264, -77.62559
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2015)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2037
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

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 Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Aetna Road over Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Aetna Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.