US Bridges

Water Street Road over Israel Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.6 MI S of Daysville RD · Structure no. 200000F-2612010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street Road over Israel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street Road over Israel Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2027. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWater Street Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Daysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 457
Coordinates39.4823, -77.32719
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2007)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Water Street Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street Road over Israel 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 Water Street Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Water Street Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.