Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 1.8 MI E of Md 550 · Structure no. 200000F-0404010
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Longs Mill Road over Owens 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Longs Mill Road over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.