US Bridges

Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 Mi. E of Old Columbia · Structure no. 300000M-V163010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,397
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB 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 2,397 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,692 by 2041. The structure is 1,226 ft (373.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ws
CrossesMd 200/US29 Ramp EB
Location1 Mi. E of Old Columbia
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07788, -76.95143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,226 ft (373.6 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,397 (2019)
Projected traffic4,692 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB built?

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

What condition is Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB 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 Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB carry?

About 2,397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB?

The structure is 1,226 ft (373.6 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ws over Md 200/US29 Ramp EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.