US Bridges

Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0203010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,246
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 20,246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,285 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRedland Road
CrossesCSXT RR & WMATA Metro
Location0.2 Miles East of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 1936
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.11802, -77.16348
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,246 (2021)
Projected traffic23,285 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro carry?

About 20,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Redland Road over CSXT RR & WMATA Metro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.