Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.8 Miles East of Md 118 · Structure no. 200000M-0140010
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 73 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 5 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 4,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,751 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek carry?
About 4,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Riffle Ford Road over Great Seneca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.