US Bridges

Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.3 MI N of Cedar Lane · Structure no. 200000M-PK13010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElmhirst Parkway
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI N of Cedar Lane
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates39.00914, -77.09456
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2019)
Projected traffic769 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elmhirst Parkway over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.