US Bridges

Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.7 MI S of I-70 · Structure no. 200000F-2701010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2037. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Technolo
CrossesUS Route 340/15 Intercha
Location0.7 MI S of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39039, -77.45062
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Technolo over US Route 340/15 Intercha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.