US Bridges

Md 119 over Long Draught Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.66 Mile North of Md 124 · Structure no. 100000150174011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,766
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 119 over Long Draught Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 119 over Long Draught Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,919 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 119
CrossesLong Draught Branch
Location1.66 Mile North of Md 124
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates39.1378, -77.26437
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 119 over Long Draught Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 119 over Long Draught Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 119 over Long Draught Branch carry?

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

How long is Md 119 over Long Draught Branch?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Md 119 over Long Draught Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.