US Bridges

Md 195 over Long Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · At Long Branch Parkway · Structure no. 100000150190010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,190
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 195 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 195 over Long Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,534 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 195
CrossesLong Branch
LocationAt Long Branch Parkway
RouteState Highway 195
Coordinates38.98742, -76.99493
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,190 (2009)
Projected traffic16,534 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 195 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 195 over Long 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 195 over Long Branch carry?

About 13,190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Md 195 over Long Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 195 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.