US Bridges

Goshen Road over Cabin Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Centerway RD · Structure no. 200000M-0061010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,587
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Road over Cabin Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goshen Road over Cabin Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,587 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,929 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoshen Road
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Centerway RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.17159, -77.18987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,587 (2024)
Projected traffic39,929 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Road over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Road over Cabin Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Goshen Road over Cabin Branch carry?

About 25,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Road over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Road over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.