FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IS 270 SBR

Carrying IS 270 SBR over IS 495 OL

0.15 MILE WEST OF IS 270, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: IS 270 SBR

The IS 270 SBR bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries IS 270 SBR over IS 495 OL. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 115,750 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IS 270 SBR compares

522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
115,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000150145010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 270 SBR 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 IS 270 SBR 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 IS 270 SBR?

IS 270 SBR in Montgomery, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IS 270 SBR inspected?

IS 270 SBR'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 115,750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 270 SBR 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 IS 270 SBR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for IS 270 SBR.

Who is responsible for maintaining IS 270 SBR?

Ownership is not specified for IS 270 SBR in the NBI.

How old is IS 270 SBR and does age affect safety?

IS 270 SBR was built in 1990, making it 36 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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