US Bridges

Md 180 over Ballenger Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.74 Miles West of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000100083010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 180 over Ballenger Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 180 over Ballenger Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 180
CrossesBallenger Creek
Location1.74 Miles West of Is 70
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38748, -77.47312
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2009)
Projected traffic4,635 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 180 over Ballenger Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Md 180 over Ballenger Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 180 over Ballenger Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 180 over Ballenger Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 180 over Ballenger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.