US Bridges

Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.65 MI East of Md 17 · Structure no. 200000F-0308010

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 145 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBennies Hill Road
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location0.65 MI East of Md 17
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4095, -77.56971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Bennies Hill Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bennies Hill Road over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.