US Bridges

Linganore Road over Linganore Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.87 MI N of Md 144 · Structure no. 200000F-0903010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linganore Road over Linganore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linganore Road over Linganore Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,612 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLinganore Road
CrossesLinganore Creek
Location0.87 MI N of Md 144
RouteCounty Highway 414
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40986, -77.36046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,983 (2024)
Projected traffic4,612 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Linganore Road over Linganore Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linganore Road over Linganore 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 2024.

How much traffic does Linganore Road over Linganore Creek carry?

About 2,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linganore Road over Linganore Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Linganore Road over Linganore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.