Md 550 over Owens Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 0.82 Mile North of US 15 · Structure no. 100000100061010
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,221
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 550 over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 550 over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,221 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,701 by 2026. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 550 over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 550 over Owens 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Md 550 over Owens Creek carry?
About 7,221 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Md 550 over Owens Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Md 550 over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.