Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch
GoodPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · At Query Mill Road · Structure no. 200000M-0025010
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,639
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,639 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,726 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch carry?
About 3,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Esworthy Road over Muddy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.