US Bridges

Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.32 MI E of I 81 · Structure no. 200000W-6661010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,373
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,373 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,187 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalfway Boulevard
CrossesUnderpass Way-Valley Mal
Location0.32 MI E of I 81
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62731, -77.76852
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,373 (2008)
Projected traffic28,187 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal 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 Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal carry?

About 16,373 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway Boulevard over Underpass Way-Valley Mal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.