US Bridges

Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc)

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.75 MI E of US 29 · Structure no. 300000M-V168010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,193
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc) 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 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 18,193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,157 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Chaney Road
CrossesMd 200 (icc)
Location0.75 MI E of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07348, -76.93924
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,193 (2019)
Projected traffic22,157 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc) built?

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

What condition is Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc) 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 September 2023.

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

About 18,193 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc)?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Chaney Road over Md 200 (icc)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.