US Bridges

Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.18 Mi. West of US 29 · Structure no. 300000M-V157010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,633
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,633 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,990 by 2041. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Columbia Pike
CrossesMD-200 & Ramps SW & En
Location0.18 Mi. West of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates39.07895, -76.9581
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,633 (2019)
Projected traffic11,990 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En carry?

About 9,633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbia Pike over MD-200 & Ramps SW & En?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.