Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles East Md 121 · Structure no. 200000M-0137010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 437
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek carry?
About 437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Schaeffer Road over Little Seneca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.