US Bridges

Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI SW of I-270 · Structure no. 200000M-0250013

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,319
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 14,319 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,830 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFather Hurley Boul
CrossesCentury Boulevard
Location0.2 MI SW of I-270
RouteCounty Highway 4556
Coordinates39.19502, -77.26777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,319 (2022)
Projected traffic17,830 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$525,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard 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 Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard carry?

About 14,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Father Hurley Boul over Century Boulevard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.