US Bridges

Md 410 over Rock Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile East of Md 186 · Structure no. 100000150059010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 410 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 410 over Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,239 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 410
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.55 Mile East of Md 186
RouteState Highway 410
Coordinates38.99298, -77.06235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,224 (2024)
Projected traffic27,239 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 410 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 410 over Rock Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 410 over Rock Creek carry?

About 20,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 410 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Md 410 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.