US Bridges

Md 28 over Washington Run

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.05 Miles East of US 15 · Structure no. 100000100016010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,272
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 28 over Washington Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 28 over Washington Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,272 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,485 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 28
CrossesWashington Run
Location1.05 Miles East of US 15
RouteState Highway 28
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,272 (2009)
Projected traffic7,485 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 28 over Washington Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 28 over Washington Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 28 over Washington Run carry?

About 6,272 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 28 over Washington Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 28 over Washington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.