Upshire Circle over Shady Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · .7 MI W of Muddy Br Road · Structure no. 200000M-G-04010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 274
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upshire Circle over Shady Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Upshire Circle over Shady Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upshire Circle over Shady Branch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upshire Circle over Shady Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Upshire Circle over Shady Branch carry?
About 274 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upshire Circle over Shady Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Upshire Circle over Shady Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.