US Bridges

Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 M E Old Frederick RD · Structure no. 200000F-2005010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lenhart Road over Fishing 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLenhart Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.25 M E Old Frederick RD
RouteCounty Highway 478
Coordinates39.52329, -77.39103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2024)
Projected traffic85 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 Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is Lenhart 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.