US Bridges

Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Tower Oaks Bl · Structure no. 200000M-R-20010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 411 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPreserve Parkway
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Tower Oaks Bl
RouteCity Street 2468
Coordinates39.06155, -77.15239
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width411 ft (125.2 m)
Roadway width411 ft (125.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2022)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek 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 Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 411 ft wide.

Who owns Preserve Parkway over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.