US Bridges

Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 2.0 MI East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000F-F-38030

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
Daily traffic
9,321
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch is a steel culvert carrying Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,321 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonocacy Boulevard
CrossesPark Branch
Location2.0 MI East of Md 355
RouteCity Street 998
Coordinates39.43037, -77.38016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,321 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch carry?

About 9,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Monocacy Boulevard over Park Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.