US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 1/4 Mi. N. of Monocacy Bl · Structure no. 100000100159010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 45,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,500 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 45,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 Nbr over Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.