US Bridges

Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Bush Creek DR · Structure no. 200000F-0732010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,080
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSugarloaf Parkway
CrossesPeter Pan Run
Location0.1 MI N of Bush Creek DR
RouteCounty Highway 1852
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3249, -77.34979
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run 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 Parkway over Peter Pan Run carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarloaf Parkway over Peter Pan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.