Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River
FairCarroll County, Maryland · On Fred CO Line · Structure no. 200000CL0206010
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 107 years old, older 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Starners Dam Road over Monocacy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.