BACK LANDING ROAD
Carrying BACK LANDING ROAD over HUNTING CREEK
ON CAROLINE COUNTY LINE, Dorchester, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BACK LANDING ROAD
The BACK LANDING ROAD bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries BACK LANDING ROAD over HUNTING CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1953, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 9 sections, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BACK LANDING ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 1953
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 40.8 m (134 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 200000D-0028010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 1/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
BACK LANDING ROAD 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 BACK LANDING 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 BACK LANDING ROAD?
BACK LANDING ROAD in Dorchester, Maryland has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BACK LANDING ROAD inspected?
BACK LANDING ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BACK LANDING ROAD 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 BACK LANDING ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BACK LANDING ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining BACK LANDING ROAD?
BACK LANDING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BACK LANDING ROAD and does age affect safety?
BACK LANDING ROAD was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1953.
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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