US Bridges

Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.18 MI W of Dublin Road · Structure no. 200000F-1101010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,605 by 2046. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinks Bridge Road
CrossesMonocacy River
Location0.18 MI W of Dublin Road
RouteCounty Highway 839
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53418, -77.35237
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2024)
Projected traffic2,605 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River 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 Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Links Bridge Road over Monocacy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.