US Bridges

Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch

Poor

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Weller Road · Structure no. 200000F-0920030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
2,175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,535 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLynn Burke Road
CrossesChurch Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Weller Road
RouteCounty Highway 396
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35464, -77.24926
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic2,175 (2020)
Projected traffic2,535 by 2040
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 Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Who owns Lynn Burke Road over Church Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.