US Bridges

Montgomery Village over North Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.8 MI North of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0172030

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

About this bridge

Montgomery Village over North Creek is a steel culvert carrying Montgomery Village over North Creek 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 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 29,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,566 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMontgomery Village
CrossesNorth Creek
Location2.8 MI North of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 3727
Coordinates39.18868, -77.19599
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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
Trucks3%
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 North Creek built?

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

What condition is Montgomery Village over North 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Montgomery Village over North Creek carry?

About 29,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Village over North Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Montgomery Village over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.