Md 17 over Catoctin Creek
FairPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 0.6 Mile South of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000100176010
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,891
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 17 over Catoctin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,891 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,109 by 2026. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 17 over Catoctin Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 17 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 17 over Catoctin Creek carry?
About 3,891 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 17 over Catoctin Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Md 17 over Catoctin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.