US Bridges

Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. W. of Jefferson · Structure no. 200000M-0315010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,690
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 66,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,780 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMontrose Road
CrossesOld Farm Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05344, -77.13485
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,690 (2022)
Projected traffic82,780 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek 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 Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek carry?

About 66,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Road over Old Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.