US Bridges

Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Howard Stup RD Inter · Structure no. 200000F-0115030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
183
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCap Stine Road
CrossesBr of Tuscarora Creek
LocationAt Howard Stup RD Inter
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33673, -77.49594
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2024)
Projected traffic220 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 Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cap Stine Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Who owns Cap Stine Road over Br of Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.