LEWISTOWN ROAD
Carrying LEWISTOWN ROAD over FISHING CREEK
0.3 MI E OF HESSONG BRDG, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LEWISTOWN ROAD
The LEWISTOWN ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries LEWISTOWN ROAD over FISHING CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.7 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 466 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LEWISTOWN 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
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.7 m (61 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 466 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-2004010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEWISTOWN 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LEWISTOWN ROAD?
LEWISTOWN ROAD in Frederick, Maryland, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LEWISTOWN ROAD inspected?
LEWISTOWN 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 466 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEWISTOWN ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LEWISTOWN ROAD?
LEWISTOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LEWISTOWN ROAD?
LEWISTOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LEWISTOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
LEWISTOWN ROAD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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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