US Bridges

Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.0 Mile East of I-270 · Structure no. 200000M-0331010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,776
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 28,776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,820 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontrose Parkway
CrossesOld Farm Creek
Location1.0 Mile East of I-270
RouteCounty Highway 6197
Coordinates39.05153, -77.13471
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,776 (2022)
Projected traffic35,820 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose Parkway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek carry?

About 28,776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Parkway over Old Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.