US Bridges

Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.12 MI S of Thurston RD · Structure no. 200000F-0704010

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 44 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2052. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSugarloaf Mtn RD
CrossesBr of Bennett Creek
Location0.12 MI S of Thurston RD
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27256, -77.35996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2052
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarloaf Mtn RD over Br of Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.