US Bridges

Barnes Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.7 MI NW of Md RTE 68 · Structure no. 200000W-5351010

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Barnes Road over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 119 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Md RTE 68
RouteCounty Highway 535
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53944, -77.69944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2015)
Projected traffic550 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Barnes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.