US Bridges

First Street over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.07 Miles West of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-R-24010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,496
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Rock Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying First Street over Rock Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,916 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 420 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location0.07 Miles West of Md 28
RouteCity Street 0
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width420 ft (128 m)
Roadway width280 ft (85.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,496 (2021)
Projected traffic3,916 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 First Street over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Rock Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 420 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.