US Bridges

Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2 MI W of JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 200000M-0188010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,564 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 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 Tributary
Location2 MI W of JCT SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15248, -77.43917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic2,564 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary 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 May 2024.

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

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.