US Bridges

Horine Road over US 340

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.85 MI E of Md 180 · Structure no. 100000100119010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horine Road over US 340 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horine Road over US 340 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2012. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHorine Road
CrossesUS 340
Location1.85 MI E of Md 180
RouteCounty Highway 284
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35819, -77.54917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (1994)
Projected traffic174 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horine Road over US 340 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horine Road over US 340 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Horine Road over US 340 carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Horine Road over US 340?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horine Road over US 340?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.