US Bridges

Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 MI S Briggs Chaney RD · Structure no. 300000M-V167010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,706
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRamp Ws & Wn
CrossesRamp NW
Location0.5 MI S Briggs Chaney RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.0772, -76.94978
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,706 (2019)
Projected traffic5,298 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 & Wn over Ramp NW built?

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

What condition is Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW carry?

About 2,706 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ws & Wn over Ramp NW?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.