US Bridges

Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI E Opossumtown Pik · Structure no. 200000F-2103010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSundays Lane
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.25 MI E Opossumtown Pik
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49096, -77.42771
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sundays Lane over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.