LONGS MILL ROAD
Carrying LONGS MILL ROAD over OWENS CREEK
1.8 MI E OF MD 550, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LONGS MILL ROAD
The LONGS MILL ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries LONGS MILL ROAD over OWENS CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 670 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LONGS MILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 670 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-0404010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LONGS MILL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LONGS MILL ROAD against other structures in Frederick and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LONGS MILL ROAD?
LONGS MILL ROAD in Frederick, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LONGS MILL ROAD inspected?
LONGS MILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 670 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONGS MILL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LONGS MILL ROAD?
LONGS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LONGS MILL ROAD?
LONGS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LONGS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
LONGS MILL ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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