Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.9 Miles West of Md 650 · Structure no. 200000M-0108010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Brighton Dam Road over Hawlings River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.