US Bridges

Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · On Carroll CO Line · Structure no. 100000100056010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2026. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 77
CrossesDouble Pipe Creek
LocationOn Carroll CO Line
RouteState Highway 77
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2009)
Projected traffic1,120 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 77 over Double Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.