Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Maryland · 2.1 Miles East of Md 27 · Structure no. 200000M-0064010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,456
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,475 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek carry?
About 16,456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Brink Road over Great Seneca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.