PARK MILLS ROAD
Carrying PARK MILLS ROAD over MONOCACY RIVER
1 MI N OF MD RTE 28, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK MILLS ROAD
The PARK MILLS ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries PARK MILLS ROAD over MONOCACY RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 194.5 meters (638 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 557 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK MILLS 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
- 1979
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 194.5 m (638 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 557 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-0105010
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 (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK MILLS ROAD 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 PARK MILLS ROAD against other structures in Frederick 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 PARK MILLS ROAD?
PARK MILLS ROAD in Frederick, 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 PARK MILLS ROAD inspected?
PARK MILLS 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 557 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK MILLS ROAD 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 PARK MILLS ROAD?
PARK MILLS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK MILLS ROAD?
PARK MILLS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PARK MILLS ROAD and does age affect safety?
PARK MILLS ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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