US 29 over Md 650
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.35 M S of Stewart Lane · Structure no. 100000150067010
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,922
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Md 650 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Md 650 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 years old, older 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 61,922 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,381 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Md 650 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 29 over Md 650 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 US 29 over Md 650 carry?
About 61,922 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Md 650?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Md 650?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.