Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 1.2 M S of Wash CO Line · Structure no. 100000100060010
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,471
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2026. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 550 over Branch of Friends 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek carry?
About 1,471 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Md 550 over Branch of Friends Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.