US Bridges

Monroe Street over Truck Street

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.16 Miles North of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-R-14010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Truck Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Monroe Street over Truck Street in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,057 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesTruck Street
Location0.16 Miles North of Md 28
RouteCity Street 2140
Coordinates39.08395, -77.14895
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2021)
Projected traffic4,057 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Truck Street built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over Truck Street 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 Monroe Street over Truck Street carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Truck Street?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Truck Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.