FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAVERLY STREET

Carrying WAVERLY STREET over GEORGES CREEK

0.03 MI W OF MD 937, Allegany, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAVERLY STREET

The WAVERLY STREET bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries WAVERLY STREET over GEORGES CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 34.4 meters (113 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 595 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.

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

How WAVERLY STREET compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Maryland bridges
245
Bridges in Allegany · 15 in Poor condition
WAVERLY STREET 46.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
34.4 m (113 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
595 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000A-W-01010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAVERLY STREET 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 WAVERLY 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 WAVERLY STREET?

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

How often is WAVERLY STREET inspected?

WAVERLY 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 595 vehicles per day.

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

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

WAVERLY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAVERLY STREET?

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

How old is WAVERLY STREET and does age affect safety?

WAVERLY STREET was built in 1993, making it 33 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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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