US Bridges

Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI North of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0224010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,982
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,488 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGame Preserve Road
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location0.2 MI North of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16702, -77.22571
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2023)
Projected traffic2,488 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.