US Bridges

Beach Drive over Silver Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles East of Md 185 · Structure no. 200000M-PK24011

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,611
2022 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Beach Drive over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beach Drive over Silver Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,611 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,644 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Drive
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.4 Miles East of Md 185
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.00995, -77.07357
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,611 (2022)
Projected traffic9,644 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beach Drive over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Drive over Silver Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Drive over Silver Creek carry?

About 8,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Drive over Silver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Drive over Silver Creek?

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