US Bridges

Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.4 MI North of US 40 · Structure no. 200000W-3601010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2031. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEarth Care Road
CrossesConococheague Creek
Location0.4 MI North of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.66023, -77.81955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2009)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2031
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earth Care 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 Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Earth Care Road over Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.