Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch
GoodPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 1 Mile North of Md 190 · Structure no. 200000M-0254020
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- Daily traffic
- 1,744
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch carry?
About 1,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Dorset Avenue over Willett Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.