US Bridges

Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 Miles North of Md 112 · Structure no. 200000M-0028010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
821
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBerryville Road
CrossesSeneca Creek Tributary
Location1 Miles North of Md 112
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates39.09065, -77.32672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2022)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Berryville Road over Seneca Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.