US Bridges

Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI NE of Md RTE 550 · Structure no. 200000F-1524030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
295
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEylers Valley Road
CrossesTrib. of Owens Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Md RTE 550
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates39.65827, -77.44351
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
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 Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Who owns Eylers Valley Road over Trib. of Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.