FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CUMBERLAND STREET

Carrying CUMBERLAND STREET over CSXT RAILROAD

0.6 MI E OF WASHINGTON ST, Allegany, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CUMBERLAND STREET

The CUMBERLAND STREET bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries CUMBERLAND STREET over CSXT RAILROAD. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 47.2 meters (155 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How CUMBERLAND STREET compares

245
Bridges in Allegany · 15 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
47.2 m (155 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000A-C-09010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CUMBERLAND 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 CUMBERLAND 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 CUMBERLAND STREET?

CUMBERLAND STREET in Allegany, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CUMBERLAND STREET inspected?

CUMBERLAND 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 110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CUMBERLAND 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 CUMBERLAND STREET?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CUMBERLAND STREET.

Who is responsible for maintaining CUMBERLAND STREET?

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

How old is CUMBERLAND STREET and does age affect safety?

CUMBERLAND STREET was built in 1929, making it 97 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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