US Bridges

Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.96 Mile South of Md 28 · Structure no. 100000150049010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,304
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,047 by 2026. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 189
CrossesIs 270 & C-D Roads
Location0.96 Mile South of Md 28
RouteState Highway 189
Coordinates39.07363, -77.1647
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,304 (2009)
Projected traffic11,047 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 189 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads carry?

About 9,304 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Md 189 over Is 270 & C-D Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.