Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.7 MI S of Mt Ephram RD · Structure no. 200000M-0046010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 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 Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Harris Road West 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Harris Road West over Little Monocacy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.