US Bridges

Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of Md 66 Is 70IN · Structure no. 200000W-3421010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Creek Churc
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Md 66 Is 70IN
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58498, -77.6464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Beaver Creek Churc 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek Churc over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.