FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GALESTOWN RELIANCE

Carrying GALESTOWN RELIANCE over GALESTOWN MILLPOND

1.5 Mi. NE of JNC Rt 313, Dorchester, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GALESTOWN RELIANCE

The GALESTOWN RELIANCE bridge in Dorchester, Maryland carries GALESTOWN RELIANCE over GALESTOWN MILLPOND. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,259 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.0 metric tons.

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

How GALESTOWN RELIANCE compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Maryland bridges
47
Bridges in Dorchester · 5 in Poor condition
GALESTOWN RELIANCE 58.0 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,259 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000D-0038020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GALESTOWN RELIANCE 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 GALESTOWN RELIANCE 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 GALESTOWN RELIANCE?

GALESTOWN RELIANCE in Dorchester, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GALESTOWN RELIANCE inspected?

GALESTOWN RELIANCE'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 1,259 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GALESTOWN RELIANCE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GALESTOWN RELIANCE?

GALESTOWN RELIANCE has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GALESTOWN RELIANCE?

GALESTOWN RELIANCE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GALESTOWN RELIANCE and does age affect safety?

GALESTOWN RELIANCE was built in 2008, making it 18 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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