US Bridges

Md 119 over Long Draught Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.66 Mile North of Md 124 · Structure no. 100000150174012

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,344
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 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 10,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,413 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 47 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
Coordinates39.13771, -77.265
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,344 (2012)
Projected traffic12,413 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$15,000
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 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 Long Draught Branch carry?

About 10,344 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 119 over Long Draught Branch?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 119 over Long Draught Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.