US Bridges

Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.3 MI N of Poole Jones R · Structure no. 200000F-F-03030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,173
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,205 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalter Martz Road
CrossesLittle Tuscarora Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Poole Jones R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.46939, -77.43136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,173 (2022)
Projected traffic6,205 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Martz Road over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 4,173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Walter Martz Road over Little Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.