FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESLEY CHURCH ROAD

Carrying WESLEY CHURCH ROAD over FARM CREEK

0.68 MI. N. OF TODDVILLE, Dorchester, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
79 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESLEY CHURCH ROAD

The WESLEY CHURCH ROAD bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries WESLEY CHURCH ROAD over FARM CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 349 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.9 metric tons.

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

How WESLEY CHURCH ROAD compares

▲ 27.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Maryland bridges
47
Bridges in Dorchester · 5 in Poor condition
WESLEY CHURCH ROAD 78.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
78.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
349 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000D-0013010

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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESLEY CHURCH 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 WESLEY CHURCH ROAD against other structures in Dorchester 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 WESLEY CHURCH ROAD?

WESLEY CHURCH ROAD in Dorchester, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESLEY CHURCH ROAD inspected?

WESLEY CHURCH 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 349 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESLEY CHURCH 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 WESLEY CHURCH ROAD?

WESLEY CHURCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESLEY CHURCH ROAD?

WESLEY CHURCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WESLEY CHURCH ROAD and does age affect safety?

WESLEY CHURCH ROAD was built in 1985, making it 41 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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