US Bridges

Md 119 over Muddy Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.9 MI SE of JCT SR 124 · Structure no. 100000150176010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,401
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 119 over Muddy Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 119 over Muddy Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 34,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,468 by 2026. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 119
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location0.9 MI SE of JCT SR 124
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates39.11933, -77.22385
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,401 (2009)
Projected traffic39,468 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 119 over Muddy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 119 over Muddy Branch carry?

About 34,401 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 119 over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Md 119 over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.