US Bridges

Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc)

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.88 MI W of Md 97 · Structure no. 300000M-V053010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedwood Road
CrossesMd 200 (icc)
Location2.88 MI W of Md 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13134, -77.12386
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2019)
Projected traffic945 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc) carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc)?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Needwood Road over Md 200 (icc)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.