US Bridges

Md 28 over Batchellors Run

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.65 Mile West of Md 182 · Structure no. 100000150065010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,340
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 28 over Batchellors Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 28 over Batchellors Run 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 24,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,692 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 28
CrossesBatchellors Run
Location0.65 Mile West of Md 182
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates39.11954, -77.04543
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,340 (2009)
Projected traffic26,692 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 28 over Batchellors Run built?

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

What condition is Md 28 over Batchellors Run 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 Md 28 over Batchellors Run carry?

About 24,340 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 28 over Batchellors Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Md 28 over Batchellors Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.