US Bridges

Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.17 MI North of US Rt 40 · Structure no. 200000W-H-52020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
2,418
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag is a concrete culvert carrying Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag 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 2,418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBartow Drive
CrossesTributary to Conococheag
Location0.17 MI North of US Rt 40
RouteCity Street 885
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65524, -77.75913
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,418 (2017)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag built?

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

What condition is Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag carry?

About 2,418 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bartow Drive over Tributary to Conococheag?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.