US Bridges

Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · At Glade RD Intersection · Structure no. 200000F-2610030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
2,691
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek is a steel culvert carrying Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 2,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesDevilbiss Bridge R
CrossesGlade Creek
LocationAt Glade RD Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 461
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,691 (2022)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek carry?

About 2,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Devilbiss Bridge R over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.