FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BILLINGSLEY RD WBR

Carrying BILLINGSLEY RD WBR over PINEY BRANCH

2.5 MI E OF ST CHAR. PKWY, Charles, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BILLINGSLEY RD WBR

The BILLINGSLEY RD WBR bridge in Charles, Maryland carries BILLINGSLEY RD WBR over PINEY BRANCH. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,022 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.3 metric tons.

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

How BILLINGSLEY RD WBR compares

▲ 9.2
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Maryland bridges
94
Bridges in Charles · 8 in Poor condition
BILLINGSLEY RD WBR 60.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
60.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
34.1 m (112 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,022 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000CH0071014

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BILLINGSLEY RD WBR 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 BILLINGSLEY RD WBR against other structures in Charles 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 BILLINGSLEY RD WBR?

BILLINGSLEY RD WBR in Charles, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BILLINGSLEY RD WBR inspected?

BILLINGSLEY RD WBR'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 7,022 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for BILLINGSLEY RD WBR?

BILLINGSLEY RD WBR has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BILLINGSLEY RD WBR?

BILLINGSLEY RD WBR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BILLINGSLEY RD WBR and does age affect safety?

BILLINGSLEY RD WBR was built in 1994, making it 32 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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