US Bridges

Stevens Road over Hunting Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · West of Old Frederick RD · Structure no. 200000F-0407010

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Road over Hunting Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Stevens Road over Hunting Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 135 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens Road
CrossesHunting Creek
LocationWest of Old Frederick RD
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56004, -77.38444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Road over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Stevens Road over Hunting 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Road over Hunting Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Road over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Road over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.