Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 500M E of Wood RD · Structure no. 1MD260W
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 38 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD 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 Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road South over E Palmer RD Stoney Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.