US Bridges

Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek

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Frederick County, Maryland · 0.35 MI N of Md RTE 355 · Structure no. 200000F-0724010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Woods Road
CrossesBennett Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Md RTE 355
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31806, -77.32657
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2020)
Projected traffic3,155 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Woods 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 2023.

How much traffic does Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Big Woods Road over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.