Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 0.75 MI W of Dublin RD · Structure no. 200000F-2001010
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,507
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,507 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,422 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek 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 Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek carry?
About 3,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Devilbiss Bridge R over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.