US Bridges

Monocacy Boulevard over Monocacy River

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI South of Gas House · Structure no. 200000F-F-45011

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
531 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,321
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monocacy Boulevard over Monocacy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monocacy Boulevard over Monocacy River in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 531 ft (161.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonocacy Boulevard
CrossesMonocacy River
Location0.1 MI South of Gas House
RouteCity Street 676
Coordinates39.43226, -77.57996
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length531 ft (161.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,321 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Monocacy River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monocacy Boulevard over Monocacy River 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 Monocacy River carry?

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

How long is Monocacy Boulevard over Monocacy River?

The structure is 531 ft (161.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Monocacy Boulevard over Monocacy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.