WATTS BRANCH PARKW
Carrying WATTS BRANCH PARKW over WATTS BRANCH
0.2 MI S OF HURLEY AVE, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WATTS BRANCH PARKW
The WATTS BRANCH PARKW bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries WATTS BRANCH PARKW over WATTS BRANCH. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.3 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,704 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WATTS BRANCH PARKW compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,704 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-R-05020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WATTS BRANCH PARKW 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 WATTS BRANCH PARKW 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 WATTS BRANCH PARKW?
WATTS BRANCH PARKW in Montgomery, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WATTS BRANCH PARKW inspected?
WATTS BRANCH PARKW'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 3,704 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATTS BRANCH PARKW 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 WATTS BRANCH PARKW?
WATTS BRANCH PARKW has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WATTS BRANCH PARKW?
WATTS BRANCH PARKW is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WATTS BRANCH PARKW and does age affect safety?
WATTS BRANCH PARKW was built in 1970, making it 56 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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