SKIDMORE ROAD
Carrying SKIDMORE ROAD over GILLIS FALLS
.2 MI N OF BRADDOCK RD, Carroll, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SKIDMORE ROAD
The SKIDMORE ROAD bridge in Carroll, Maryland carries SKIDMORE ROAD over GILLIS FALLS. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 360 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 83.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SKIDMORE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 360 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000CL0301030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SKIDMORE ROAD 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 SKIDMORE ROAD against other structures in Carroll 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 SKIDMORE ROAD?
SKIDMORE ROAD in Carroll, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SKIDMORE ROAD inspected?
SKIDMORE ROAD'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 360 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKIDMORE ROAD 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 SKIDMORE ROAD?
SKIDMORE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 83.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SKIDMORE ROAD?
SKIDMORE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SKIDMORE ROAD and does age affect safety?
SKIDMORE ROAD was built in 1988, making it 38 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
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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