US Bridges

Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Old Natl Pike · Structure no. 200000F-0926010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,790
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 1,790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,925 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakdale School Roa
CrossesTributary to Long Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Old Natl Pike
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39429, -77.31761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2021)
Projected traffic3,925 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale School Roa over Tributary to Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.