US Bridges

Old Baltimore Road over James Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.2 Miles North of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000M-0319010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,623
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Road over James Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Old Baltimore Road over James Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,308 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Baltimore Road
CrossesJames Creek
Location1.2 Miles North of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates39.16333, -77.05002
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,623 (2023)
Projected traffic4,308 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Baltimore Road over James Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Baltimore Road over James 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 Old Baltimore Road over James Creek carry?

About 3,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore Road over James Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Road over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.