Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.2 MI N of Whites Ferry · Structure no. 200000M-0042010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,322
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Martinsburg Road over Potomac River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary carry?
About 1,322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Martinsburg Road over Potomac River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.