US Bridges

Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 MI East of Md 193 · Structure no. 200000M-K-03010

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,601
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,415 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKensington Parkway
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.5 MI East of Md 193
RouteCity Street 180
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02016, -77.07391
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,601 (2019)
Projected traffic5,415 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington Parkway over Silver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,601 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington Parkway over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.