US Bridges

Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.61 MI N of Md 871G · Structure no. 100000100058040

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,782
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek is a concrete frame carrying Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,782 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPetersville Road
CrossesLittle Catoctin Creek
Location0.61 MI N of Md 871G
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33525, -77.61369
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,782 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersville Road over Little Catoctin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek carry?

About 2,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Petersville Road over Little Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.