US Bridges

Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.85 MI N of Is 370 · Structure no. 100000150046014

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,642
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 14,642 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,819 by 2026. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMuddy Branch RD WB
CrossesIs 270 & NB C-D Road
Location0.85 MI N of Is 370
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates39.13218, -77.20653
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,642 (2009)
Projected traffic11,819 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road carry?

About 14,642 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Branch RD WB over Is 270 & NB C-D Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.