ALBERT STAUB ROAD
Carrying ALBERT STAUB ROAD over OWENS CREEK
0.5 M N OF EYLER ROAD, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALBERT STAUB ROAD
The ALBERT STAUB ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries ALBERT STAUB ROAD over OWENS CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,323 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALBERT STAUB ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.6 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,323 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000100173010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALBERT STAUB ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ALBERT STAUB ROAD against other structures in Frederick and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ALBERT STAUB ROAD?
ALBERT STAUB ROAD in Frederick, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALBERT STAUB ROAD inspected?
ALBERT STAUB ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,323 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALBERT STAUB ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ALBERT STAUB ROAD?
ALBERT STAUB ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALBERT STAUB ROAD?
ALBERT STAUB ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ALBERT STAUB ROAD and does age affect safety?
ALBERT STAUB ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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