US Bridges

Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 3 Miles West of Md 109 · Structure no. 200000M-0186010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,988
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run is a concrete slab carrying Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWhites Ferry Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location3 Miles West of Md 109
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15909, -77.45278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2021)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.