FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAYETTE STREET

Carrying FAYETTE STREET over CSXT RAILROAD

.08 MI W OF CUMBERLAND ST, Allegany, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAYETTE STREET

The FAYETTE STREET bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries FAYETTE STREET over CSXT RAILROAD. It was built in 1885, making it 141 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 109 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.2 metric tons.

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

How FAYETTE STREET compares

▼ 38.9
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Maryland bridges
245
Bridges in Allegany · 15 in Poor condition
FAYETTE STREET 12.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1885
Last Reconstructed
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
109 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000A-C-08010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

FAYETTE STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAYETTE STREET against other structures in Allegany 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 FAYETTE STREET?

FAYETTE STREET in Allegany, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAYETTE STREET inspected?

FAYETTE STREET'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 109 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for FAYETTE STREET?

FAYETTE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAYETTE STREET?

FAYETTE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAYETTE STREET and does age affect safety?

FAYETTE STREET was built in 1885, making it 141 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.

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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