US Bridges

Md 182 over Buckhorn Br

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.345 M S of Md 28 · Structure no. 100000150024010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 182 over Buckhorn Br is a concrete slab carrying Md 182 over Buckhorn Br in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,868 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 182
CrossesBuckhorn Br
Location1.345 M S of Md 28
RouteState Highway 182
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10159, -77.04064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2018)
Projected traffic9,868 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 182 over Buckhorn Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 182 over Buckhorn Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 182 over Buckhorn Br carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 182 over Buckhorn Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 182 over Buckhorn Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.