FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TALBOT RUN ROAD

Carrying TALBOT RUN ROAD over TALBOT BRANCH

0.25 MI E OF WOODVILLE RD, Frederick, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TALBOT RUN ROAD

The TALBOT RUN ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries TALBOT RUN ROAD over TALBOT BRANCH. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 215 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 58.5 metric tons.

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

How TALBOT RUN ROAD compares

▲ 7.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Maryland bridges
491
Bridges in Frederick · 13 in Poor condition
TALBOT RUN ROAD 58.5 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
215 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000F-1811010

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TALBOT RUN 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 TALBOT RUN 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 TALBOT RUN ROAD?

TALBOT RUN ROAD in Frederick, Maryland has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TALBOT RUN ROAD inspected?

TALBOT RUN 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 215 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TALBOT RUN 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 TALBOT RUN ROAD?

TALBOT RUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TALBOT RUN ROAD?

TALBOT RUN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TALBOT RUN ROAD and does age affect safety?

TALBOT RUN ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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