US Bridges

Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 MI E of Seven Locks RD · Structure no. 200000M-0145020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,539
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24,539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,050 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTuckerman Lane
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location1 MI E of Seven Locks RD
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates39.03667, -77.15429
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,539 (2023)
Projected traffic33,050 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckerman Lane 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 Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 24,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckerman Lane over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.