US Bridges

Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles West of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-R-16020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
22,236
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa is a concrete culvert carrying Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 22,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,904 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWootton Parkway
CrossesCabin John Creek Tributa
Location1.1 Miles West of Md 355
RouteCity Street 2593
Coordinates39.06734, -77.1493
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic22,236 (2022)
Projected traffic28,904 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa carry?

About 22,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wootton Parkway over Cabin John Creek Tributa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.