US Bridges

Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.12 MI N of Friends CR R · Structure no. 200000F-1002010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine Trail RD
CrossesFriends Creek
Location0.12 MI N of Friends CR R
RouteCounty Highway 827
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70973, -77.42459
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Trail RD over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.