US Bridges

Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.22 MI S of Frederick CO · Structure no. 100000150036011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87,230
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 87,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,790 by 2029. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 270 NB
CrossesMd 109 Little Bennett C
Location0.22 MI S of Frederick CO
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates39.27767, -77.32328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,230 (2009)
Projected traffic129,790 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$848,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C carry?

About 87,230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Is 270 NB over Md 109 Little Bennett C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.