College Avenue over Carroll Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 790 North of Md 144 · Structure no. 200000F-F-08010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,481
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Avenue over Carroll Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Avenue over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 100 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 5 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Avenue over Carroll Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is College Avenue over Carroll 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does College Avenue over Carroll Creek carry?
About 1,481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is College Avenue over Carroll Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns College Avenue over Carroll Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.