US Bridges

Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile East of Md 31 · Structure no. 100000100027010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,482
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 93 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 5,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,563 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 26
CrossesDollyhyde Creek
Location0.34 Mile East of Md 31
RouteState Highway 26
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48212, -77.22709
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,482 (2009)
Projected traffic6,563 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 26 over Dollyhyde Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek carry?

About 5,482 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 26 over Dollyhyde Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.