West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.0 Miles West of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0001010
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,361
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 91 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 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 2,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,651 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca 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 2024.
How much traffic does West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek carry?
About 2,361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Old Baltimore over Little Seneca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.