US Bridges

Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.37 MI N of Brdg 0306 · Structure no. 200000F-0307010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2024 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, 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoy Shafer Road
CrossesCone Branch
Location0.37 MI N of Brdg 0306
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates39.41698, -77.55519
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch built?

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

What condition is Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch 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 August 2024.

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

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Shafer Road over Cone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.