US Bridges

Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · Ent. from Glenallen Ave. · Structure no. 200000M-PK16010

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa is a concrete frame carrying Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookside Visitors
CrossesNorthwest Branch Tributa
LocationEnt. from Glenallen Ave.
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05974, -77.03897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic66 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Visitors over Northwest Branch Tributa?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.