PALMER ROAD SOUTH
Carrying PALMER ROAD SOUTH over E PALMER RD,STONEY CREEK
500M E OF WOOD RD, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PALMER ROAD SOUTH
The PALMER ROAD SOUTH bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries PALMER ROAD SOUTH over E PALMER RD,STONEY CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 85.3 meters (280 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure 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 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PALMER ROAD SOUTH 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
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 85.3 m (280 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- Army
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1MD260W
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PALMER ROAD SOUTH 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PALMER ROAD SOUTH?
PALMER ROAD SOUTH in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PALMER ROAD SOUTH inspected?
PALMER ROAD SOUTH'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 2,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PALMER ROAD SOUTH 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 PALMER ROAD SOUTH?
PALMER ROAD SOUTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PALMER ROAD SOUTH?
PALMER ROAD SOUTH is owned and maintained by Army.
How old is PALMER ROAD SOUTH and does age affect safety?
PALMER ROAD SOUTH was built in 1981, making it 45 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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