US Bridges

Lily Pons Road over Small Stream

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI East of Md RTE 85 · Structure no. 200000F-0112030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
394
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lily Pons Road over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying Lily Pons Road over Small Stream in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLily Pons Road
CrossesSmall Stream
Location0.1 MI East of Md RTE 85
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29501, -77.45174
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2024)
Projected traffic473 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lily Pons Road over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lily Pons Road over Small Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lily Pons Road over Small Stream carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lily Pons Road over Small Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Who owns Lily Pons Road over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.