Beach Drive over Rock Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.3 Miles South of Md 547 · Structure no. 200000M-PK09010
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,742
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Beach Drive over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Drive over Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,991 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Beach Drive over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Beach Drive over Rock 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Beach Drive over Rock Creek carry?
About 8,742 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beach Drive over Rock Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Beach Drive over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.