US 15 over Potomac River Csx C&o

Fair Condition87 years old20,473 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyFrederick
LocationPoint Of Rocks
CarriesUS 15
CrossesPotomac River Csx C&o
Coordinates39.27428, -77.54261

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1700.1 ft (518.2 m)
Max Span165.0 ft (50.3 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area4922.9 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,473 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number100000100017010

Nearby Bridges

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