US Bridges

Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.75 MI W of Old Middleto · Structure no. 200000F-1405010

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 43 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoffenberger Road
CrossesLewis Mill Branch
Location0.75 MI W of Old Middleto
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3742, -77.55036
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2024)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Poffenberger Road over Lewis Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.