US Bridges

Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · Is 270/MIDDLEBROOK Inter · Structure no. 100000150169030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
6,945
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch is a steel culvert carrying Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,501 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesIs 270 Ramp L(1)
CrossesGunners Branch
LocationIs 270/MIDDLEBROOK Inter
RouteInterstate 270
Coordinates39.17722, -77.24738
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2006)
Projected traffic7,501 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Is 270 Ramp L(1) over Gunners Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.