US Bridges

Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 MI N of Westerly Road · Structure no. 200000M-0181020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
312
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards Ferry Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location1 MI N of Westerly Road
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14949, -77.4539
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2019)
Projected traffic427 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run 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 Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Ferry Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.