US Bridges

Md 26 over Monocacy River

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.2 Mile West of Md 194 · Structure no. 100000100025013

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 26 over Monocacy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 26 over Monocacy River in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 16,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,344 by 2038. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 26
CrossesMonocacy River
Location0.2 Mile West of Md 194
RouteState Highway 26
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45227, -77.37092
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,275 (2018)
Projected traffic16,344 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 26 over Monocacy River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 26 over Monocacy River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 26 over Monocacy River carry?

About 16,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 26 over Monocacy River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 26 over Monocacy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.