US Bridges

Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Detrick RD · Structure no. 200000F-0922030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2056. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLime Plant Road
CrossesTributary of Bens Branch
Location0.3 MI W of Detrick RD
RouteCounty Highway 417
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41158, -77.22657
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2056
Trucks1%
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 Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Who owns Lime Plant Road over Tributary of Bens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.