US 15 Ramp J over Hunting Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Md 77 · Structure no. 100000100180010
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 Ramp J over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 Ramp J over 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2022. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 15 Ramp J over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 15 Ramp J over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 Ramp J over Hunting Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 15 Ramp J over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 Ramp J over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.