US Bridges

George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles North of Md 200 · Structure no. 200000M-0397030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Washington
CrossesNorth Branch Rock Creek
Location0.5 Miles North of Md 200
RouteCounty Highway 3896
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13054, -77.08812
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic636 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Washington over North Branch Rock 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 George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns George Washington over North Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.