US Bridges

Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.0 MI W of Cntrl Church · Structure no. 200000F-0925010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,056
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,056 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,190 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGas House Pike
CrossesLinganore Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Cntrl Church
RouteCounty Highway 413
Coordinates39.42706, -77.28298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,056 (2024)
Projected traffic20,190 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 Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek 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 Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek carry?

About 13,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gas House Pike over Linganore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.