US Bridges

Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles North of Md 117 · Structure no. 200000M-G-02030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,562
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,348 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBureau Drive
CrossesLong Draught Branch
Location0.4 Miles North of Md 117
RouteCity Street 23
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14242, -77.21753
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,562 (2024)
Projected traffic11,348 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch carry?

About 9,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Bureau Drive over Long Draught Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.