FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 237

Carrying MD 237 over JARBOESVILLE RUN

0.53 MILE NORTH OF MD 246, St. Mary's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 237

The MD 237 bridge in St. Mary's, Maryland carries MD 237 over JARBOESVILLE RUN. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,352 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

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

How MD 237 compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Maryland bridges
50
Bridges in St. Mary's · 2 in Poor condition
MD 237 53.5 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,352 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000180036030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 237 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 237 against other structures in St. Mary'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 237?

MD 237 in St. Mary's, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 237 inspected?

MD 237'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 17,352 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 237 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 237?

MD 237 has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 237?

MD 237 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 237 and does age affect safety?

MD 237 was built in 2009, making it 17 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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