MD 144WB
Carrying MD 144WB over IS 68
1.85 M E OF BR NO 2114800, Washington, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MD 144WB
The MD 144WB bridge in Washington, Maryland carries MD 144WB over IS 68. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 19,000 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 MD 144WB 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
- 1987
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000210151010
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 144WB 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 144WB against other structures in Washington 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 144WB?
MD 144WB in Washington, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MD 144WB inspected?
MD 144WB'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 19,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 144WB 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 144WB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MD 144WB.
Who is responsible for maintaining MD 144WB?
Ownership is not specified for MD 144WB in the NBI.
How old is MD 144WB and does age affect safety?
MD 144WB was built in 1987, making it 39 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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