US Bridges

Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.25 MI N of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000F-1632030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, 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 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEasterday Road
CrossesLittle Catoctin Creek
Location1.25 MI N of US RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates39.53917, -77.57629
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek built?

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

What condition is Easterday Road over Little Catoctin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Who owns Easterday Road over Little Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.