Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 1.8 MI S of Peters RD · Structure no. 200000F-0703010
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 478
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thurston Road over Little Bennett 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek carry?
About 478 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Thurston Road over Little Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.