US Bridges

East Randolph Road over Paint Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W Old Columbia Pk · Structure no. 200000M-0090010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,092
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Randolph Road over Paint Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Randolph Road over Paint Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 6 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 34,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,303 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Randolph Road
CrossesPaint Branch
Location0.5 MI W Old Columbia Pk
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06562, -76.97656
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,092 (2023)
Projected traffic37,303 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Randolph Road over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is East Randolph Road over Paint 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Randolph Road over Paint Branch carry?

About 34,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Randolph Road over Paint Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns East Randolph Road over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.