US Bridges

Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.7 MI SE of US RTE 340 · Structure no. 200000F-2302030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
1,359
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch is a steel culvert carrying Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch 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 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCap Stine Road
CrossesRenn Branch
Location0.7 MI SE of US RTE 340
RouteCounty Highway 289
Coordinates39.36981, -77.47095
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 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 traffic1,359 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch built?

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

What condition is Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Cap Stine Road over Renn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.