US Bridges

Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 MI W of Elgin Road · Structure no. 200000M-0189010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,836
2021 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 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,387 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhites Ferry Road
CrossesBroad Run Tributary
Location1 MI W of Elgin Road
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14778, -77.43287
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2021)
Projected traffic2,387 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Ferry Road over Broad Run Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.