Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.3 MI South of Md 97 · Structure no. 200000M-0078010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,204
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,204 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,011 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro carry?
About 8,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.