US Bridges

Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 Mile West of I-270 · Structure no. 200000M-0386010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPotomac Crest Driv
CrossesSnakeden Branch
Location1 Mile West of I-270
RouteCounty Highway 6572
Coordinates39.04092, -77.16186
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2021)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Potomac Crest Driv over Snakeden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.