US Bridges

Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.51 MI W of Md 97 · Structure no. 300000M-V067013

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,652
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek 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 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 31,652 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,957 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 200 (icc) EB
CrossesNorth Branch Rock Creek
Location1.51 MI W of Md 97
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.12593, -77.10148
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width6 ft (1.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,652 (2019)
Projected traffic61,957 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek carry?

About 31,652 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Md 200 (icc) EB over North Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.