Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles East of Md 383 · Structure no. 200000F-2203010
- Built
- 1878
- 147 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 147 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek built?
It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Poffenberger Road over Catoctin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Poffenberger Road over Catoctin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.