US Bridges

Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.0 Miles West of Md 124 · Structure no. 200000M-0063010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,608
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrink Road
CrossesGoshen Branch Tributary
Location1.0 Miles West of Md 124
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20486, -77.1866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,608 (2024)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary carry?

About 13,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brink Road over Goshen Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.