Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch
PoorMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.8 Miles South of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-0023010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,297
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch carry?
About 5,297 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Quince Orchard Roa over Muddy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.