US Bridges

Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Utica RD Int · Structure no. 200000F-2002010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,332
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,332 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Frederick Road
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationAt Utica RD Int
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates39.52423, -77.39539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,332 (2024)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Old Frederick Road over Fishing 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 3,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.