Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · .81 Miles North of Md 547 · Structure no. 200000M-PK05010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,611
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, 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 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.
It carries about 8,611 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,508 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary carry?
About 8,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Beach Drive over Rock Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.