US Bridges

Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.85 Miles West of Md 85 · Structure no. 100000100014010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,212
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,212 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 28
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1.85 Miles West of Md 85
RouteState Highway 28
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26858, -77.49085
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,212 (2009)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2029
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek 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 Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 3,212 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 28 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.