MAPLE DAM ROAD
Carrying MAPLE DAM ROAD over BLACKWATER RIVER
13.34 MILES S. OF MD. 16, Dorchester, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAPLE DAM ROAD
The MAPLE DAM ROAD bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries MAPLE DAM ROAD over BLACKWATER RIVER. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 9 sections, stretching 71.3 meters (234 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 645 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 superstructure at 7/9, 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 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MAPLE DAM 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
- 1997
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 71.3 m (234 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 645 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000D-0012010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAPLE DAM 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 MAPLE DAM ROAD against other structures in Dorchester and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MAPLE DAM ROAD?
MAPLE DAM ROAD in Dorchester, Maryland, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAPLE DAM ROAD inspected?
MAPLE DAM 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 645 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAPLE DAM ROAD 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 MAPLE DAM ROAD?
MAPLE DAM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAPLE DAM ROAD?
MAPLE DAM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MAPLE DAM ROAD and does age affect safety?
MAPLE DAM ROAD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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