US Bridges

Stokes Road over Stoney Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Maryland · 50M East of E Palmer RD · Structure no. 1MD0180

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2003 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Stokes Road over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stokes Road over Stoney Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes Road
CrossesStoney Creek
Location50M East of E Palmer RD
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.99933, -77.09138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2003)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes Road over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Stokes Road over Stoney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes Road over Stoney Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stokes Road over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes Road over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.