US Bridges

Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.0 Miles North of Md 124 · Structure no. 100000150173011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,766
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek 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 10,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,919 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 119
CrossesGreat Seneca Creek
Location2.0 Miles North of Md 124
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates39.13991, -77.26921
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2012)
Projected traffic12,919 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Md 119 over Great Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.