US Bridges

Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · .4 MI W of Cherry Hill RD · Structure no. 200000M-0351010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFda Boulevard
CrossesPaint Branch Tributary
Location.4 MI W of Cherry Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04433, -76.96091
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2022)
Projected traffic5,810 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Fda Boulevard over Paint Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.