US Bridges

Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E Old Frederick RD · Structure no. 200000F-2006010

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLenhart Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.5 MI E Old Frederick RD
RouteCounty Highway 478
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52181, -77.38623
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2009)
Projected traffic425 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1906, making it 119 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lenhart Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.