Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles South of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-0044010
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 106 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 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 Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Big Woods Road over Little Monocacy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.