US Bridges

Terra Firma Road over Long Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Md 144 · Structure no. 200000F-0923010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terra Firma Road over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terra Firma Road over Long Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,835 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTerra Firma Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationAt Md 144
RouteCounty Highway 852
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3959, -77.3395
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,143 (2021)
Projected traffic3,835 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Terra Firma Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terra Firma Road over Long Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Terra Firma Road over Long Branch carry?

About 3,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Terra Firma Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Terra Firma Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.