US Bridges

US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.09 Miles N of Md 180 · Structure no. 100000100101011

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,190
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 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 95,190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,830 by 2029. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 15 Nbr
CrossesUS 40/W. Patrick Street
Location1.09 Miles N of Md 180
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates39.41512, -77.43491
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,190 (2009)
Projected traffic132,830 by 2029
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US 40/W. Patrick Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street carry?

About 95,190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Nbr over US 40/W. Patrick Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.