US Bridges

Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.1 Mi. W of US 15 · Structure no. 200000F-F-27020

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
6,880
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMontevue Lane
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W of US 15
RouteCity Street 1015
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43197, -77.44093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,880 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montevue Lane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek carry?

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Montevue Lane over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.