US Bridges

Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.05 MI N of Frederick CO · Structure no. 100000060065030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
2,172
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 75
CrossesAbandon Mill Run
Location0.05 MI N of Frederick CO
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates39.56063, -77.18124
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,172 (2010)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Md 75 over Abandon Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.