US Bridges

Md 124 over Whetstone Run

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.23 Mile North of Md 355 · Structure no. 100000150167010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,940
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 124 over Whetstone Run is a steel arch - deck carrying Md 124 over Whetstone Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,603 by 2026. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 124
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location1.23 Mile North of Md 355
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates39.15824, -77.19386
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,940 (2006)
Projected traffic27,603 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 124 over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 124 over Whetstone Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 124 over Whetstone Run carry?

About 23,940 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 124 over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Md 124 over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.