US Bridges

Moser Road over Hunting Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 MI SE of Frederick RD · Structure no. 200000F-T-01010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,372
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moser Road over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moser Road over Hunting Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoser Road
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Frederick RD
RouteCity Street 146
Coordinates39.61251, -77.40936
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Moser Road over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Moser Road over Hunting Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Moser Road over Hunting Creek carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Moser Road over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Moser Road over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.