US Bridges

Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.2 MI N of Md RTE 80 · Structure no. 200000F-0705010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,667
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIjamsville Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Md RTE 80
RouteCounty Highway 368
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35936, -77.32244
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,667 (2020)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ijamsville Road over Bush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 3,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ijamsville Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.