US Bridges

Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI South of Alt US 40 · Structure no. 200000F-0310010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBidle Road
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location0.5 MI South of Alt US 40
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43721, -77.55675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic965 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bidle Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bidle Road over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.