Talbot Avenue bridge, Railroad bridge in Silver Spring, Maryland, US.

Talbot Avenue bridge is a two-lane bridge for pedestrians and vehicles in Montgomery County, Maryland, linking Lyttonsville and Downtown Silver Spring. It carries the Georgetown Branch Trail extension of the Capital Crescent Trail over the CSX Metropolitan Subdivision tracks. The current structure, the third at this spot, opened on May 24, 2024.

The original structure dated to 1918 and served as a crucial connection for African American residents during segregation in the region. It was closed in 2017 due to structural safety concerns and replaced with a new design in 2024.

This bridge served as the main passage connecting two neighborhoods and shaped how residents moved through their community. For many families, crossing it was part of their daily routine and local identity.

The bridge is now open for vehicle traffic with two lanes across. Be aware that trains still operate on the rails below, so visibility and caution are important when crossing.

The 1918 span was built partly from the components of a dismantled railroad turntable, and its main span was preserved after dismantling in 2019, with plans to display it along the Georgetown Branch Trail.