ORLEANS R0AD
Carrying ORLEANS R0AD over IS 68
1.45 M W OF BR NO 0112900, Allegany, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ORLEANS R0AD
The ORLEANS R0AD bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries ORLEANS R0AD over IS 68. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 15,460 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ORLEANS R0AD 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
- 1968
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,460 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000010100010
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 ORLEANS R0AD 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 ORLEANS R0AD against other structures in Allegany 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 ORLEANS R0AD?
ORLEANS R0AD in Allegany, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ORLEANS R0AD inspected?
ORLEANS R0AD'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 15,460 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORLEANS R0AD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ORLEANS R0AD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ORLEANS R0AD.
Who is responsible for maintaining ORLEANS R0AD?
Ownership is not specified for ORLEANS R0AD in the NBI.
How old is ORLEANS R0AD and does age affect safety?
ORLEANS R0AD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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