US Bridges

Brownsville Road over Israel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-6171010

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville Road over Israel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownsville Road over Israel Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 121 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownsville Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38312, -77.66646
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2019)
Projected traffic533 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Brownsville Road over Israel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsville Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsville Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.