US Bridges

Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 M N of Eyler Road · Structure no. 100000100173010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbert Staub Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location0.5 M N of Eyler Road
RouteCounty Highway 2223
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63991, -77.40149
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albert Staub Road over Owens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Albert Staub Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.