US Bridges

US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.46 Mile South of Md 15D · Structure no. 100000100179010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,410
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 30,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,450 by 2029. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 15 Sbr
CrossesMd 77 Hunting Creek
Location0.46 Mile South of Md 15D
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates39.62532, -77.41846
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,410 (2009)
Projected traffic46,450 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek carry?

About 30,410 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Sbr over Md 77 Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.