US Bridges

Appolds Road over Beaver Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.6 MI West of Md 76 · Structure no. 200000F-0520030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
346
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appolds Road over Beaver Branch is a steel culvert carrying Appolds Road over Beaver Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 346 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2052. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAppolds Road
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location0.6 MI West of Md 76
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62451, -77.33278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic346 (2022)
Projected traffic405 by 2052
Trucks1%
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 Appolds Road over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appolds 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 Appolds Road over Beaver Branch carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Appolds Road over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Appolds Road over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.