Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.6 MI E of Mt Ephraim RD · Structure no. 200000M-0045010
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 918
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnesville 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River carry?
About 918 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Barnesville Road over Little Monocacy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.