Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek
PoorFrederick County, Maryland · At Sundays Lane Int · Structure no. 200000F-2101010
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,657 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Opossumtown Pike over Big Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.