US Bridges

Md 117 over Gunners Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.21 Miles East of Md 118 · Structure no. 100000150094020

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
18,752
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 117 over Gunners Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 117 over Gunners Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 18,752 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,633 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 117
CrossesGunners Branch
Location1.21 Miles East of Md 118
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates39.15563, -77.26209
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,752 (2009)
Projected traffic21,633 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 117 over Gunners Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 117 over Gunners Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 117 over Gunners Branch carry?

About 18,752 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 117 over Gunners Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 117 over Gunners Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.