US Bridges

Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.5 MI E of US RTE 15 · Structure no. 200000F-W-01030

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
3,911
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBiggs Ford Road
CrossesDublin Branch
Location1.5 MI E of US RTE 15
RouteCity Street 152
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48161, -77.37044
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2022)
Projected traffic4,870 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biggs Ford Road over Dublin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Biggs Ford Road over Dublin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.