Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway
PoorMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.3 Miles South of I-495. · Structure no. 3300032P0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,344 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway carry?
About 16,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ericsson Road over Clara Barton Parkway?
It is owned by the National Park Service.