NEW BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying NEW BRIDGE ROAD over CHICAMACOMICO RIVER
0.64 MI.W.OF STEELE N RD., Dorchester, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEW BRIDGE ROAD
The NEW BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries NEW BRIDGE ROAD over CHICAMACOMICO RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 10 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 184 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 NEW BRIDGE 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
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 55.5 m (182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 184 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000D-0035010
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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
NEW BRIDGE 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 NEW BRIDGE 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 NEW BRIDGE ROAD?
NEW BRIDGE ROAD in Dorchester, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEW BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
NEW BRIDGE 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 184 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW BRIDGE 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 NEW BRIDGE ROAD?
NEW BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEW BRIDGE ROAD?
NEW BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NEW BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
NEW BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 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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