US Bridges

Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · .1 MI E of Seven Locks RD · Structure no. 200000M-0144020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
Daily traffic
31,775
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 31,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,487 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDemocracy Boulevar
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location.1 MI E of Seven Locks RD
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates39.02326, -77.16144
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,775 (2019)
Projected traffic37,487 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 31,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Democracy Boulevar over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.