US Bridges

Annandale Road over Toms Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.62 MI W of Emmitsburg · Structure no. 200000F-0504010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,505
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Annandale Road over Toms Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Annandale Road over Toms Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAnnandale Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.62 MI W of Emmitsburg
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70384, -77.34439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2019)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Annandale Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Annandale Road over Toms 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 Annandale Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Annandale Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Annandale Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.