Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 0.37 MI S of Park Mills R · Structure no. 200000F-0711010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Mt Ephraim 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Ephraim Road over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.