Witex Road over Rock Run
PoorMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.1KM S of Macarthur Blvd · Structure no. 1MD0135
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Witex Road over Rock Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Witex Road over Rock Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Witex Road over Rock Run built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Witex Road over Rock Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Witex Road over Rock Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Witex Road over Rock Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Witex Road over Rock Run?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.