Md 383 over Catoctin Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 1.52 Miles N of Md 180 · Structure no. 100000100087010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 383 over Catoctin Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 383 over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2026. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 383 over Catoctin Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Md 383 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Md 383 over Catoctin Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 383 over Catoctin Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Md 383 over Catoctin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.