US Bridges

Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.3 MI North of Md Rt 180 · Structure no. 200000F-2311030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn is a steel culvert carrying Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2050. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWye Creek Drive
CrossesTributary of Renn
Location0.3 MI North of Md Rt 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3817, -77.49046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2050
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wye Creek Drive over Tributary of Renn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.