US Bridges

Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.4 Miles SW of Md 124 · Structure no. 200000M-0068010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWildcat Road
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location2.4 Miles SW of Md 124
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2178, -77.21404
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Road over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.