Md 550 over Israel Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 0.24 Mile South of Md 194 · Structure no. 100000100094010
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 550 over Israel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 550 over Israel Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 550 over Israel Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 550 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 2023.
How much traffic does Md 550 over Israel Creek carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Md 550 over Israel Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Md 550 over Israel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.