US Bridges

Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · At Kensington Parkway · Structure no. 200000M-0340010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,029
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 351 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBexhill Drive
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationAt Kensington Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 1068
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01137, -77.07364
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width351 ft (106.9 m)
Roadway width261 ft (79.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2022)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 351 ft wide.

Who owns Bexhill Drive over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.