US Bridges

Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI East of Md 182 · Structure no. 200000M-0396030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
63 ft
Daily traffic
315
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddlebridge Drive
CrossesBel Pre Creek
Location0.1 MI East of Md 182
RouteCounty Highway 5621
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07329, -77.04396
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Middlebridge Drive over Bel Pre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.