Sundown Road over Hawlings River
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · 2.0 Miles East of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000M-0122010
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,567
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sundown Road over Hawlings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sundown Road over Hawlings River in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,744 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sundown Road over Hawlings River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sundown Road over Hawlings River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sundown Road over Hawlings River carry?
About 4,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sundown Road over Hawlings River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sundown Road over Hawlings River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.