US Bridges

Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI N of Alt. 40 · Structure no. 200000F-0301010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
938
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Hagerstown RD
CrossesLittle Catoctin Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Alt. 40
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates39.45379, -77.5601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2009)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hagerstown RD over Little Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.