US Bridges

Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.37 Miles East of Md 109 · Structure no. 200000M-0326020

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
1,043
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJerusalem Road
CrossesDry Seneca Creek
Location0.37 Miles East of Md 109
RouteCounty Highway 256
Coordinates39.15539, -77.41133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2025)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jerusalem Road over Dry Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.