US Bridges

Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · .7 MI S of Shady Grove RD · Structure no. 200000M-0205010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,523
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 23,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,731 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabbs Branch Way
CrossesMetro Access Road
Location.7 MI S of Shady Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 4991
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.12372, -77.16229
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,523 (2023)
Projected traffic28,731 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road 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 Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road carry?

About 23,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Crabbs Branch Way over Metro Access Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.