US Bridges

Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch

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Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Hurley Ave · Structure no. 200000M-R-05020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,704
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,704 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,139 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatts Branch Parkw
CrossesWatts Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Hurley Ave
RouteCity Street 3175
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08652, -77.17668
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,704 (2023)
Projected traffic4,139 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch carry?

About 3,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Watts Branch Parkw over Watts Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.