FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EMERSON BURRIER RO

Carrying EMERSON BURRIER RO over TALBOT BRANCH

0.4 MI S OF WOODVILLE RD, Frederick, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
81 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EMERSON BURRIER RO

The EMERSON BURRIER RO bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries EMERSON BURRIER RO over TALBOT BRANCH. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.2 metric tons.

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

How EMERSON BURRIER RO compares

▲ 30.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Maryland bridges
491
Bridges in Frederick · 13 in Poor condition
EMERSON BURRIER RO 81.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
81.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Steel
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000F-1901030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EMERSON BURRIER RO 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 EMERSON BURRIER RO 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 EMERSON BURRIER RO?

EMERSON BURRIER RO in Frederick, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EMERSON BURRIER RO inspected?

EMERSON BURRIER RO'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 175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EMERSON BURRIER RO 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 EMERSON BURRIER RO?

EMERSON BURRIER RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EMERSON BURRIER RO?

EMERSON BURRIER RO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EMERSON BURRIER RO and does age affect safety?

EMERSON BURRIER RO was built in 1982, making it 44 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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