Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles South of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-R-03010
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,815
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary carry?
About 5,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Hurley Avenue over Watts Branch Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.