US Bridges

Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.6 Miles SE of Md 75 · Structure no. 200000M-0006040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,771
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 1,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBethesda Church Ro
CrossesBennett Creek
Location2.6 Miles SE of Md 75
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30774, -77.2436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,771 (2022)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek carry?

About 1,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bethesda Church Ro over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.