Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · .25 MI N of Midcounty HWY · Structure no. 200000M-0060010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 26,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,727 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Goshen Road over Whetstone Run 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary carry?
About 26,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Goshen Road over Whetstone Run Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.