US Bridges

Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.2 Miles North of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000M-0320010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,273
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary is a steel arch - deck carrying Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,892 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Baltimore Road
CrossesJames Creek Tributary
Location1.2 Miles North of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16507, -77.05096
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,273 (2023)
Projected traffic3,892 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 Tributary built?

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

What condition is Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Road over James Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.