US Bridges

Deer Ridge Road over Md 119

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.39 M N of Md 124 · Structure no. 100000150175010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,111
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Ridge Road over Md 119 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Ridge Road over Md 119 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 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 21,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,333 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeer Ridge Road
CrossesMd 119
Location1.39 M N of Md 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.13767, -77.25968
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,111 (2012)
Projected traffic25,333 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Ridge Road over Md 119 built?

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

What condition is Deer Ridge Road over Md 119 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Ridge Road over Md 119 carry?

About 21,111 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Deer Ridge Road over Md 119?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Ridge Road over Md 119?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.