US Bridges

Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 M N of Montrose Road · Structure no. 200000M-R-23020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
12,480
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,451 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Oaks Bouleva
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location0.1 M N of Montrose Road
RouteCity Street 2934
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05806, -77.15177
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,480 (2022)
Projected traffic17,451 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Oaks Bouleva 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 12,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tower Oaks Bouleva over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.