US Bridges

Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.4 Miles East of Md 650 · Structure no. 200000M-0094020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
13,855
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 13,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,710 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Chaney Road
CrossesPaint Branch
Location2.4 Miles East of Md 650
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08824, -76.9647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,855 (2023)
Projected traffic15,710 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggs Chaney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch carry?

About 13,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Briggs Chaney Road over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.