US Bridges

Utica Road over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.12 MI W Old Frederick R · Structure no. 200000F-2008010

Built
1860
165 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica Road over Fishing Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Utica Road over Fishing Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 165 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUtica Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.12 MI W Old Frederick R
RouteCounty Highway 532
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52528, -77.39783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utica Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Utica Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Utica Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Utica Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Utica Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.