Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 100 Ft W of Beach Drive · Structure no. 200000M-PK04010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,554
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,051 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek carry?
About 3,554 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Garrett Park Road over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.