US Bridges

Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · Gsa at White Oak Md. I- · Structure no. 2195001P000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 504 ft (153.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesDahlgren Road
CrossesPaint Branch
LocationGsa at White Oak Md. I-
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.03963, -76.96744
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.5 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch?

The structure is 504 ft (153.5 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dahlgren Road over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.