US Bridges

Partnership Road over Russell Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.2 Miles South of Md 107 · Structure no. 200000M-0037010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,298
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Partnership Road over Russell Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Partnership Road over Russell Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 2,298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPartnership Road
CrossesRussell Branch
Location1.2 Miles South of Md 107
RouteCounty Highway 1015
Coordinates39.11404, -77.38057
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,298 (2024)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Partnership Road over Russell Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Partnership Road over Russell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Partnership Road over Russell Branch carry?

About 2,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Partnership Road over Russell Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Partnership Road over Russell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.