US Bridges

Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 2.38 Miles N. of Md Rt 77 · Structure no. 200000F-0513030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
784
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch is a steel culvert carrying Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, 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 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 784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2047. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesOld Frederick Road
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location2.38 Miles N. of Md Rt 77
RouteCounty Highway 479
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64564, -77.3444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic784 (2022)
Projected traffic806 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Who owns Old Frederick Road over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.