US Bridges

Md 190 over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.74 Mile East of Md 191 · Structure no. 100000150027010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,022
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 190 over Cabin John Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 190 over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 22,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,062 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 190
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location0.74 Mile East of Md 191
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates38.99689, -77.16924
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,022 (2018)
Projected traffic22,062 by 2038
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 190 over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 190 over Cabin John Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 190 over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 22,022 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 190 over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 190 over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.