US Bridges

Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile North of Md 77 · Structure no. 100000100048010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 76
CrossesMaryland Midland RR
Location0.18 Mile North of Md 77
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates39.60773, -77.31854
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2009)
Projected traffic971 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 76 over Maryland Midland RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.