US Bridges

Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles West of Md 182 · Structure no. 200000M-0092010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,635
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 70 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 22,635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,150 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBel Pre Road
CrossesBel Pre Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of Md 182
RouteCounty Highway 2722
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09048, -77.05318
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,635 (2023)
Projected traffic27,150 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek carry?

About 22,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bel Pre Road over Bel Pre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.