US Bridges

Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.6 MI North of Md 17 · Structure no. 200000F-0612030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run is a steel culvert carrying Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpruce Run Road
CrossesSpruce Run
Location0.6 MI North of Md 17
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates39.57823, -77.52937
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
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 rating90.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run 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 Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Who owns Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.