Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa
PoorPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 1000 Feet South of Md 77 · Structure no. 200000F-0409010
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Road over Maryland Midland Railroa?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.