US Bridges

East Gude Drive (w over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0131014

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,918
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Gude Drive (w over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Gude Drive (w over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 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 23,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,729 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Gude Drive (w
CrossesCSXT RR & WMATA Metro
Location0.1 MI East of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 3815
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10668, -77.15616
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,918 (2023)
Projected traffic26,729 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is East Gude Drive (w 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 (w over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro carry?

About 23,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.