US Bridges

Md 77 over Owens Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.02 MI W of Frushour RD · Structure no. 100000100053010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,131
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 77 over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 77 over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, 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 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,313 by 2026. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 77
CrossesOwens Creek
Location0.02 MI W of Frushour RD
RouteState Highway 77
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61346, -77.35955
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,131 (2009)
Projected traffic4,313 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 77 over Owens Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 77 over Owens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 77 over Owens Creek carry?

About 3,131 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 77 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 77 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.