US Bridges

Md 28 over Buckhorn Run

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · At Intersection of Md 182 · Structure no. 100000150193020

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,671
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 28 over Buckhorn Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 28 over Buckhorn Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21,671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,393 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMd 28
CrossesBuckhorn Run
LocationAt Intersection of Md 182
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates39.12048, -77.03394
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,671 (2013)
Projected traffic13,393 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 28 over Buckhorn Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 28 over Buckhorn Run 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 28 over Buckhorn Run carry?

About 21,671 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 28 over Buckhorn Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 28 over Buckhorn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.