US Bridges

Wootton Parkway over I-270

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E Seven Locks Road · Structure no. 200000M-R-12010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,444
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wootton Parkway over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wootton Parkway over I-270 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,444 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,923 by 2041. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWootton Parkway
CrossesI-270
Location0.2 MI E Seven Locks Road
RouteCounty Highway 2593
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06698, -77.15835
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,444 (2022)
Projected traffic21,923 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wootton Parkway over I-270 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wootton Parkway over I-270 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wootton Parkway over I-270 carry?

About 19,444 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wootton Parkway over I-270?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Wootton Parkway over I-270?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.