US Bridges

Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · South of Cap Stine RD Int · Structure no. 200000F-0102010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,797
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBallenger Creek Pi
CrossesBr of Tuscarora Creek
LocationSouth of Cap Stine RD Int
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates39.33022, -77.48789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2024)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ballenger Creek Pi over Br of Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.