US Bridges

Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI North of Brink RD · Structure no. 200000M-0141010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntmaster Road
CrossesGoshen Branch
Location0.2 MI North of Brink RD
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20919, -77.18322
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Huntmaster Road over Goshen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.