US Bridges

Md 26 over Israel Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.66 Mile East of Md 194 · Structure no. 100000100026010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,092
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 26 over Israel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 26 over Israel Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,092 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,475 by 2026. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMd 26
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.66 Mile East of Md 194
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates39.45297, -77.35549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,092 (2009)
Projected traffic11,475 by 2026
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Israel Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 26 over Israel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 26 over Israel Creek carry?

About 10,092 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Md 26 over Israel Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 26 over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.