US Bridges

Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.3 MI West of US 15 · Structure no. 200000F-F-40030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,421
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch is a steel culvert carrying Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTuscanney Drive
CrossesEdison Branch
Location1.3 MI West of US 15
RouteCity Street 16
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44092, -77.43912
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Tuscanney Drive over Edison Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.