MD 18V
Carrying MD 18V over US 50/US 301
0.55 MILE EAST OF MD 18F, Queen Anne's, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MD 18V
The MD 18V bridge in Queen Anne's, Maryland carries MD 18V over US 50/US 301. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 67,691 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 MD 18V 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 67,691 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000170048010
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 MD 18V 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 MD 18V against other structures in Queen Anne's 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 MD 18V?
MD 18V in Queen Anne's, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MD 18V inspected?
MD 18V'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 67,691 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 18V 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 MD 18V?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MD 18V.
Who is responsible for maintaining MD 18V?
Ownership is not specified for MD 18V in the NBI.
How old is MD 18V and does age affect safety?
MD 18V 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.
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