US Bridges

Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles North of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0486030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
2,086
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 2,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGame Preserve Road
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location0.2 Miles North of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16699, -77.2256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,086 (2021)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$189,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run carry?

About 2,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Game Preserve Road over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.