US Bridges

Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · At Bennies Hill RD Int · Structure no. 200000F-0306010

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoy Shafer Road
CrossesCone Branch
LocationAt Bennies Hill RD Int
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41098, -77.55759
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2009)
Projected traffic126 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.