Glen Road over Kilgour Branch
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.5 MI West of Md 189 · Structure no. 200000M-0013010
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,961
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glen Road over Kilgour Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Road over Kilgour Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,257 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Glen Road over Kilgour Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Glen Road over Kilgour Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Glen Road over Kilgour Branch carry?
About 2,961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Glen Road over Kilgour Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Road over Kilgour Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.