US Bridges

Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Mile North of Md 410 · Structure no. 100000150033010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2031. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 195
CrossesSligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR
Location0.5 Mile North of Md 410
RouteState Highway 195
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98298, -77.00049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2011)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 195 over Sligo CR Pkwy & Sligo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.