US Bridges

Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · Int. W/ Harvey Gummel RD · Structure no. 200000CL0387020

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,457
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCape Horn Road Nor
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationInt. W/ Harvey Gummel RD
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62725, -76.892
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2021)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Horn Road Nor over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.