Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 0.2 MI South of US 15 · Structure no. 200000F-F-11010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,674
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 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 2,674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Fairview Avenue over Carroll 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek carry?
About 2,674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview Avenue over Carroll Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.