Kent Street over Silver Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI E Kensington Pkwy · Structure no. 200000M-K-04010
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,460
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kent Street over Silver Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Kent Street 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,082 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kent Street over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kent Street 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 2025.
How much traffic does Kent Street over Silver Creek carry?
About 3,460 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kent Street 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns Kent Street over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.