US Bridges

Md 180 over Catoctin Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile East of Md 872 · Structure no. 100000100082010

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 180 over Catoctin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 180 over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2026. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 180
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location0.55 Mile East of Md 872
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35688, -77.573
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2013)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 180 over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 180 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 180 over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 180 over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Md 180 over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.