US Bridges

New Design Road over Arundel Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · .25 Mi. N. of Corporate D · Structure no. 200000F-0218010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
94 ft
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Design Road over Arundel Branch is a steel culvert carrying New Design Road over Arundel Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Design Road
CrossesArundel Branch
Location.25 Mi. N. of Corporate D
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38333, -77.41667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 New Design Road over Arundel Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Design Road over Arundel Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does New Design Road over Arundel Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is New Design Road over Arundel Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns New Design Road over Arundel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.