US Bridges

New London Road over Bens Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles SW of Md 75 · Structure no. 200000F-0924010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,079
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New London Road over Bens Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying New London Road over Bens Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,128 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew London Road
CrossesBens Branch
Location0.2 Miles SW of Md 75
RouteCounty Highway 2123
Coordinates39.42047, -77.2545
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,079 (2024)
Projected traffic3,128 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 New London Road over Bens Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New London Road over Bens 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New London Road over Bens Branch carry?

About 2,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New London Road over Bens Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New London Road over Bens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.