Point Of Rocks Roa over C&o Canal

Fair Condition136 years old159 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyFrederick
Location0.3 Miles From Potomac Ri
CarriesPoint Of Rocks Roa
CrossesC&o Canal
Coordinates39.27344, -77.53986

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length78.4 ft (23.9 m)
Max Span39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Width11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Deck Area86.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1890 (reconstructed 2004)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic159 (2007)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number3100003P0000000

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