US Bridges

Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 3.12 Miles North of Md 28 · Structure no. 100000150018010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,572
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch is a concrete slab carrying Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 5,572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,825 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 117
CrossesBucklodge Branch
Location3.12 Miles North of Md 28
RouteState Highway 117
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.1881, -77.34187
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,572 (2009)
Projected traffic5,825 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch carry?

About 5,572 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 117 over Bucklodge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.