Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal
FairWashington County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles from Fort Frede · Structure no. 3100010P0000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 52 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Frederick Acc over C&o Canal?
It is owned by the National Park Service.