US Bridges

Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles South of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-R-19010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,896
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary is a steel arch - deck carrying Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,908 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 300 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFallsgrove Drive
CrossesWatts Branch Tributary
Location0.5 Miles South of Md 28
RouteCity Street 1068
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09856, -77.19036
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width300 ft (91.4 m)
Roadway width300 ft (91.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,896 (2024)
Projected traffic7,908 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary carry?

About 5,896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 300 ft wide.

Who owns Fallsgrove Drive over Watts Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.