Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek
PoorFrederick County, Maryland · At Powell RD Int · Structure no. 200000F-2021010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 761
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 761 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek carry?
About 761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hessong Bridge RD over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.