US Bridges

Md 75 over Pleasant Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.71 Miles N of Md 355 · Structure no. 100000100046010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,952
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 75 over Pleasant Branch is a concrete slab carrying Md 75 over Pleasant Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 7,952 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,653 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 75
CrossesPleasant Branch
Location1.71 Miles N of Md 355
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31014, -77.29797
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,952 (2009)
Projected traffic9,653 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 75 over Pleasant Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 75 over Pleasant Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 75 over Pleasant Branch carry?

About 7,952 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 75 over Pleasant Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Md 75 over Pleasant Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.