Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Dorset Ave · Structure no. 200000M-PK01011
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,840
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 16,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Little Falls Parkw over Willet 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch carry?
About 16,840 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.