Md 17 over Middle Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 0.02 M S of Spruce Run RD · Structure no. 100000100067010
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,951
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 17 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 17 over Middle Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,332 by 2026. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 17 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 17 over Middle 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 17 over Middle Creek carry?
About 1,951 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 17 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Md 17 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.