US Bridges

Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.32 Miles N of Md 124 · Structure no. 100000150055010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 31,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,138 by 2026. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 355
CrossesGreat Seneca Creek
Location1.32 Miles N of Md 124
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates39.16584, -77.22803
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,050 (2009)
Projected traffic37,138 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek carry?

About 31,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Md 355 over Great Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.