Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.6 Miles South of I-495. · Structure no. 3300033P0000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 378 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 16,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,344 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin carry?
About 16,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin?
The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Clara Barton Parkw over Cabin John Creek & Cabin?
It is owned by the National Park Service.