US Bridges

East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0131013

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,921
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,731 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Gude Drive (e
CrossesCSXT RR & WMATA Metro
Location0.1 Mile East of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 3815
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10638, -77.15663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,921 (2023)
Projected traffic26,731 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro carry?

About 23,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns East Gude Drive (e over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.