US Bridges

US 15 Nbr over Md 26

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.15 Mile North of Md 26 · Structure no. 100000100097011

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,640
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Nbr over Md 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 Nbr over Md 26 in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 42,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,480 by 2029. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 15 Nbr
CrossesMd 26
Location0.15 Mile North of Md 26
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates39.44346, -77.40323
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,640 (2009)
Projected traffic61,480 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 Nbr over Md 26 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 Nbr over Md 26 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 15 Nbr over Md 26 carry?

About 42,640 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Nbr over Md 26?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Nbr over Md 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.