US Bridges

Station Road over Catoctin Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of Old Hagerstow · Structure no. 200000F-0312010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over Catoctin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Station Road over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 105 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Road
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Old Hagerstow
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47264, -77.57247
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 Station Road over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Station 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 Station Road over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station Road over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Station Road over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.