WATKINS MILL ROAD
Carrying WATKINS MILL ROAD over WHETSTONE RUN
0.5 MILES EAST OF MD 355, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WATKINS MILL ROAD
The WATKINS MILL ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries WATKINS MILL ROAD over WHETSTONE RUN. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 63.7 meters (209 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,397 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WATKINS MILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 63.7 m (209 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.3 m (67 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,397 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0241010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WATKINS MILL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WATKINS MILL ROAD against other structures in Montgomery and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WATKINS MILL ROAD?
WATKINS MILL ROAD in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WATKINS MILL ROAD inspected?
WATKINS MILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,397 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATKINS MILL ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WATKINS MILL ROAD?
WATKINS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WATKINS MILL ROAD?
WATKINS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WATKINS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
WATKINS MILL ROAD was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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