BENTZEL ROAD
Carrying BENTZEL ROAD over BRANCH OF FRIENDS CREEK
175' FROM MD RTE 550, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BENTZEL ROAD
The BENTZEL ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries BENTZEL ROAD over BRANCH OF FRIENDS CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 126 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 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 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BENTZEL 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1980
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 126 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-1003030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BENTZEL 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 BENTZEL 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 BENTZEL ROAD?
BENTZEL ROAD in Frederick, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BENTZEL ROAD inspected?
BENTZEL 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 126 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BENTZEL ROAD 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 BENTZEL ROAD?
BENTZEL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BENTZEL ROAD?
BENTZEL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BENTZEL ROAD and does age affect safety?
BENTZEL ROAD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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