NOBLE ROAD
Carrying NOBLE ROAD over MARSHYHOPE CREEK
0.3 MI NW OF DELAWARE LIN, Caroline, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NOBLE ROAD
The NOBLE ROAD bridge in Caroline, Maryland carries NOBLE ROAD over MARSHYHOPE CREEK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,428 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NOBLE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2016
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.1 m (135 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,428 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000CO0042010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NOBLE 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 NOBLE ROAD against other structures in Caroline 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 NOBLE ROAD?
NOBLE ROAD in Caroline, 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 NOBLE ROAD inspected?
NOBLE 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 1,428 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NOBLE 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 NOBLE ROAD?
NOBLE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NOBLE ROAD?
NOBLE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NOBLE ROAD and does age affect safety?
NOBLE ROAD was built in 2016, making it 10 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.
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