US Bridges

Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W Bethesda Ch RD · Structure no. 200000M-0007010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClarksburg Road
CrossesBennett Creek Tributary
Location0.2 MI W Bethesda Ch RD
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates39.30513, -77.25236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,123 (2022)
Projected traffic5,140 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.