Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · At Folk Street · Structure no. 200000M-0139010
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,972
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 69 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 2,972 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,506 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary carry?
About 2,972 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Inwood Avenue over Sligo Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.