US Bridges

Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.2 Miles North of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0171030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
125 ft
Daily traffic
29,148
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch is a steel culvert carrying Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 29,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,566 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Village
CrossesCabin Branch
Location2.2 Miles North of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 3727
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.17815, -77.20196
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,148 (2024)
Projected traffic35,566 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Village over Cabin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch carry?

About 29,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Montgomery Village over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.