US Bridges

Centurion Way over Sandy Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 3.3 Miles North Md 190 · Structure no. 200000M-0390010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
6,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centurion Way over Sandy Branch is a steel culvert carrying Centurion Way over Sandy Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,606 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCenturion Way
CrossesSandy Branch
Location3.3 Miles North Md 190
RouteCounty Highway 7622
Coordinates39.07167, -77.24628
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,433 (2021)
Projected traffic10,606 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Centurion Way over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centurion Way over Sandy 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 Centurion Way over Sandy Branch carry?

About 6,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centurion Way over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Centurion Way over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.