US Bridges

Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI SW of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000F-0509030

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeport Road
CrossesCattail Branch
Location0.5 MI SW of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67477, -77.24523
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic84 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Who owns Bridgeport Road over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.