US Bridges

Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles North of Md 614 · Structure no. 200000M-0249030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
759
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch is a steel culvert carrying Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 842 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldleaf Drive
CrossesMinnehaha Branch
Location0.1 Miles North of Md 614
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97133, -77.12903
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2024)
Projected traffic842 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Goldleaf Drive over Minnehaha Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.