US Bridges

US 29 Nbr over Md 198

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.53 M S of Howard CO Lne · Structure no. 100000150183011

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,203
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Nbr over Md 198 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Nbr over Md 198 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 49,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,240 by 2026. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 29 Nbr
CrossesMd 198
Location1.53 M S of Howard CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates39.11137, -76.92922
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,203 (2009)
Projected traffic29,240 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 29 Nbr over Md 198 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Nbr over Md 198 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 Nbr over Md 198 carry?

About 49,203 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Nbr over Md 198?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Nbr over Md 198?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.