US Bridges

Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · .1 MI W of Snouffer Schoo · Structure no. 200000M-0359030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,298
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 9,298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,821 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterway Road
CrossesCabin Branch Tributary
Location.1 MI W of Snouffer Schoo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16966, -77.17735
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,298 (2021)
Projected traffic13,821 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerway Road over Cabin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary carry?

About 9,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Centerway Road over Cabin Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.