US Bridges

Md 17 over Broad Run

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.07 MI N of Arnold Road · Structure no. 100000100023020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
2,061
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 17 over Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 17 over Broad Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 17
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.07 MI N of Arnold Road
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39543, -77.62557
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2009)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 17 over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 17 over Broad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 17 over Broad Run carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 17 over Broad Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 17 over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.