BESTPITCH FERRY RD
Carrying BESTPITCH FERRY RD over TRANSQUAKING RIVER
0.1 MI W OF GRIF NECK RD, Dorchester, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BESTPITCH FERRY RD
The BESTPITCH FERRY RD bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries BESTPITCH FERRY RD over TRANSQUAKING RIVER. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 11 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 93 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BESTPITCH FERRY 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
- 1946
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 58.5 m (192 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 93 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000D-0024010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
BESTPITCH FERRY RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BESTPITCH FERRY 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 BESTPITCH FERRY RD?
BESTPITCH FERRY RD in Dorchester, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BESTPITCH FERRY RD inspected?
BESTPITCH FERRY 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 93 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BESTPITCH FERRY RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BESTPITCH FERRY RD?
BESTPITCH FERRY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BESTPITCH FERRY RD?
BESTPITCH FERRY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BESTPITCH FERRY RD and does age affect safety?
BESTPITCH FERRY RD was built in 1946, making it 80 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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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