US Bridges

Houcksville Road over Md 30

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · Houcksville RD over Md 30 · Structure no. 100000060068010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,844
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houcksville Road over Md 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houcksville Road over Md 30 in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,844 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,279 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHoucksville Road
CrossesMd 30
LocationHoucksville RD over Md 30
RouteCounty Highway 446
Coordinates39.59491, -76.85852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,844 (2012)
Projected traffic6,279 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Houcksville Road over Md 30 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houcksville Road over Md 30 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Houcksville Road over Md 30 carry?

About 4,844 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Houcksville Road over Md 30?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Houcksville Road over Md 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.