Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Alt US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000W-5372010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 533
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 533 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Roxbury Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.