US Bridges

Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles West of 16th ST · Structure no. 200000M-0085010

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesTalbot Avenue
CrossesLrt and CSXT Railroad
Location0.8 Miles West of 16th ST
RouteCounty Highway 4502
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,320 (2024)
Projected traffic6,545 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad carry?

About 5,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Talbot Avenue over Lrt and CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.