US Bridges

Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.2 MI NE of Manor Woods · Structure no. 200000F-2301030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
451
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCap Stine Road
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of Manor Woods
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3509, -77.49093
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic451 (2024)
Projected traffic625 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cap Stine Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Cap Stine Road over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.