Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles East of Md 185 · Structure no. 200000M-0354010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 706
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch carry?
About 706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Valleywood Drive over Josephs Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.