US Bridges

Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.2 Miles SW of Md 80 · Structure no. 200000M-0009010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesClarksburg Road
CrossesBennett Creek
Location2.2 Miles SW of Md 80
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31051, -77.23913
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,123 (2022)
Projected traffic5,140 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek 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 carry?

About 4,123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksburg Road over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.