SUICIDE BRIDGE RD
Carrying SUICIDE BRIDGE RD over CABIN CREEK
1.34 MI N SECRETARY ., Dorchester, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUICIDE BRIDGE RD
The SUICIDE BRIDGE RD bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries SUICIDE BRIDGE RD over CABIN CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 32 sections, stretching 185.0 meters (607 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,082 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUICIDE BRIDGE RD 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
- 2005
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 32
- Structure Length
- 185.0 m (607 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,082 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000D-0019010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUICIDE BRIDGE RD 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 SUICIDE BRIDGE RD 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 SUICIDE BRIDGE RD?
SUICIDE BRIDGE RD in Dorchester, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUICIDE BRIDGE RD inspected?
SUICIDE BRIDGE RD'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 1,082 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUICIDE BRIDGE RD 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 SUICIDE BRIDGE RD?
SUICIDE BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUICIDE BRIDGE RD?
SUICIDE BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SUICIDE BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
SUICIDE BRIDGE RD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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