US Bridges

Goshen Road over Whetstone Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S Mid-County HWY · Structure no. 200000M-0059010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,972
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Road over Whetstone Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Goshen Road over Whetstone Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 20,972 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,763 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGoshen Road
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location0.1 MI S Mid-County HWY
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15722, -77.19176
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,972 (2022)
Projected traffic19,763 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Road over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Road over Whetstone Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Goshen Road over Whetstone Run carry?

About 20,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Road over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Road over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.