US Bridges

Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.0 Miles South of I-495 · Structure no. 200000M-0527010

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,194
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,778 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJones Mill Road
CrossesPurple Line / Capital CR
Location1.0 Miles South of I-495
RouteCounty Highway 4460
Coordinates38.99791, -77.06585
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,194 (2022)
Projected traffic8,778 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR carry?

About 7,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Mill Road over Purple Line / Capital CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.