New Design Road over Ballenger Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 1.42 Mi. South of I-70 · Structure no. 200000F-0201010
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,907
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Design Road over Ballenger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Design Road over Ballenger Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 19,907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,585 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 New Design Road over Ballenger Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Design Road over Ballenger 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does New Design Road over Ballenger Creek carry?
About 19,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Design Road over Ballenger Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns New Design Road over Ballenger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.