US Bridges

Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · .5 MI S of Middlebrook RD · Structure no. 100000150172011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,366 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,680 by 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 119
CrossesGunners Br CSXT RR
Location.5 MI S of Middlebrook RD
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates39.16864, -77.2655
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,366 (2023)
Projected traffic6,680 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR carry?

About 5,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 119 over Gunners Br CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.