US Bridges

Md 119 over Shady Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.3 M S of Sam Eig HWY · Structure no. 100000150178020

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 119 over Shady Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 119 over Shady Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 19,551 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,053 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 119
CrossesShady Branch
Location0.3 M S of Sam Eig HWY
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates39.10845, -77.21174
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,551 (2009)
Projected traffic24,053 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 119 over Shady Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Md 119 over Shady 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 119 over Shady Branch carry?

About 19,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 119 over Shady Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 119 over Shady Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.