Valley Road over Bulls Run
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · 40 Ft E of Fallen Oak RD · Structure no. 200000M-0111010
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 216
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Bulls Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valley Road over Bulls Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 years old, older 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Bulls Run built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Valley Road over Bulls Run 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Bulls Run carry?
About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Bulls Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Bulls Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.