Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch
FairClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Dorset Ave · Structure no. 200000M-PK01012
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,283
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 17,283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,999 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
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 2024.
How much traffic does Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch carry?
About 17,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Falls Parkw over Willet Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 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.