US Bridges

Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · W of Ballenger Creek Pike · Structure no. 200000F-2309010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C is a concrete arch - deck carrying Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAllen Linton Blvd
CrossesTributary of Ballenger C
LocationW of Ballenger Creek Pike
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.3694, -77.44868
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Linton Blvd over Tributary of Ballenger C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.