US Bridges

Md 17 over Middle Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Middle Point Road · Structure no. 100000100068010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,951
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 17 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 17 over Middle Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,332 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 17
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationAt Middle Point Road
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates39.56297, -77.52535
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2009)
Projected traffic3,332 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 17 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 17 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 17 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 17 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.