US Bridges

Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Maryland · 825 Feet East of Md 97 · Structure no. 200000M-0347010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDayton Street
CrossesSligo Creek Tributary
Location825 Feet East of Md 97
RouteCounty Highway 854
Coordinates39.02911, -77.04438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2024)
Projected traffic896 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton Street over Sligo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton Street over Sligo Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.