US Bridges

Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile East of Md 929C · Structure no. 100000150180010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,072
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 36,072 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,216 by 2026. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 929A & Md 929B
CrossesUS 29
Location0.17 Mile East of Md 929C
RouteState Highway 929A
Coordinates39.06266, -76.96317
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,072 (2009)
Projected traffic76,216 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29 carry?

About 36,072 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Md 929A & Md 929B over US 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.