US Bridges

Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.7 MI East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000F-F-30030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
86 ft
Daily traffic
2,485
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8 is a steel culvert carrying Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,485 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 4 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDogwood Drive
CrossesTributary No. 8
Location0.7 MI East of Md 355
RouteCity Street 549
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43228, -77.39381
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width4 ft (1.1 m)
Roadway width3 ft (1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,485 (2020)
Projected traffic3,485 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8 carry?

About 2,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 4 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood Drive over Tributary No. 8?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.