Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Md RTE 844 · Structure no. 200000W-3221010
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 110 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Wolfsville Road over Beaver 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wolfsville Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.