US Bridges

Dixon Road over Bennett Creek

GoodPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.4 MI S of Thurston RD · Structure no. 200000F-0709010

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Road over Bennett Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dixon Road over Bennett Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 121 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon Road
CrossesBennett Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Thurston RD
RouteCounty Highway 354
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30118, -77.35905
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon Road over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Dixon Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dixon Road over Bennett Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dixon Road over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Road over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.