Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Md RTE 17 · Structure no. 200000F-0603010
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 43 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Run Road over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.