US Bridges

Executive Way over Ballenger Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI West of Md 85 · Structure no. 200000F-0217010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,345
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Executive Way over Ballenger Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Executive Way over Ballenger Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,345 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesExecutive Way
CrossesBallenger Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Md 85
RouteCounty Highway 1335
Coordinates39.37078, -77.41528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,345 (2021)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Executive Way over Ballenger Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Executive Way 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Executive Way over Ballenger Creek carry?

About 6,345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Executive Way over Ballenger Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Executive Way over Ballenger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.