Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 2.75 MI South of Md 80 · Structure no. 200000F-0701010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Mills Road over Bennett 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 Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Park Mills Road over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.