FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LYNN BURKE ROAD

Carrying LYNN BURKE ROAD over CHURCH BRANCH

0.1 MI N OF WELLER ROAD, Frederick, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LYNN BURKE ROAD

The LYNN BURKE ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries LYNN BURKE ROAD over CHURCH BRANCH. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,175 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How LYNN BURKE ROAD compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
491
Bridges in Frederick · 13 in Poor condition
LYNN BURKE ROAD 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000F-0920030

How to read this record

LYNN BURKE 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 LYNN BURKE 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 LYNN BURKE ROAD?

LYNN BURKE ROAD in Frederick, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LYNN BURKE ROAD inspected?

LYNN BURKE 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 2,175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LYNN BURKE 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 LYNN BURKE ROAD?

LYNN BURKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LYNN BURKE ROAD?

LYNN BURKE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LYNN BURKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

LYNN BURKE ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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