US Bridges

Md 109 over Little Bennett Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · Under Is 270 Overpass · Structure no. 100000150099010

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,232
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 109 over Little Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 109 over Little Bennett Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 7,232 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,848 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMd 109
CrossesLittle Bennett Creek
LocationUnder Is 270 Overpass
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates39.27784, -77.32322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,232 (2009)
Projected traffic10,848 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 109 over Little Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Md 109 over Little Bennett Creek 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 109 over Little Bennett Creek carry?

About 7,232 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 109 over Little Bennett Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 109 over Little Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.