US Bridges

Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 300 Feet East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000F-F-31030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,655
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,652 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchifferstadt Boul
CrossesDetrick Branch
Location300 Feet East of Md 355
RouteCity Street 1329
Coordinates39.43838, -77.39895
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,655 (2024)
Projected traffic5,652 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch carry?

About 3,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Schifferstadt Boul over Detrick Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.