US Bridges

Md 190 over Watts Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 3.42 Miles West of Md 189 · Structure no. 100000150098010

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
Daily traffic
15,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 190 over Watts Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 190 over Watts Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 15,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,041 by 2026. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 190
CrossesWatts Branch
Location3.42 Miles West of Md 189
RouteState Highway 190
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04397, -77.26038
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,240 (2013)
Projected traffic20,041 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 190 over Watts Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 190 over Watts 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 190 over Watts Branch carry?

About 15,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 190 over Watts Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Md 190 over Watts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.