US Bridges

US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.07 MI N of Powell RD · Structure no. 100000100158010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,080
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 43,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,382 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15 Nbr
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.07 MI N of Powell RD
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53403, -77.42388
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,080 (2009)
Projected traffic25,382 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 Nbr over Fishing 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 US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek carry?

About 43,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Nbr over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.