Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · At Manchester Avenue · Structure no. 200000M-0162010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,450
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 19,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,925 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek carry?
About 19,450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Wayne Avenue over Sligo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.