US Bridges

Gapland Road over Broad Run

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.85 MI West of Md 383 · Structure no. 200000F-2216010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gapland Road over Broad Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Gapland Road over Broad Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGapland Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.85 MI West of Md 383
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37908, -77.59372
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2021)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Gapland Road over Broad Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gapland Road over Broad Run 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 Gapland Road over Broad Run carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gapland Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gapland Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.