Md 185 over Proposed Roadway
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.92 Mile South of Md 97 · Structure no. 100000150088010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,532
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 185 over Proposed Roadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 185 over Proposed Roadway in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 36,532 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,206 by 2026. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Md 185 over Proposed Roadway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 185 over Proposed Roadway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Md 185 over Proposed Roadway carry?
About 36,532 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 185 over Proposed Roadway?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Md 185 over Proposed Roadway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.