US Bridges

Father Hurley Boul over I-270

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Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5MI E. of Crystal Rk DR · Structure no. 200000M-0251013

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

About this bridge

Father Hurley Boul over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Father Hurley Boul over I-270 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,830 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFather Hurley Boul
CrossesI-270
Location0.5MI E. of Crystal Rk DR
RouteCounty Highway 4556
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19732, -77.26362
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,319 (2022)
Projected traffic17,830 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Father Hurley Boul over I-270 built?

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

What condition is Father Hurley Boul over I-270 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 I-270 carry?

About 14,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Father Hurley Boul over I-270?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Father Hurley Boul over I-270?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.