US Bridges

Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.02 MI S of Md 355 · Structure no. 100000150047010

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 38 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 40,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,766 by 2038. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShady Grove Road
CrossesIs 270 & C-D Roads
Location1.02 MI S of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 212
Coordinates39.11016, -77.18774
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,730 (2018)
Projected traffic40,766 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads carry?

About 40,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove Road over Is 270 & C-D Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.