FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

YELLOW SPRINGS ROA

Carrying YELLOW SPRINGS ROA over LITTLE TUSCARORA CREEK

0.1 MI N WALTER MARTZ RD, Frederick, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: YELLOW SPRINGS ROA

The YELLOW SPRINGS ROA bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries YELLOW SPRINGS ROA over LITTLE TUSCARORA CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,340 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.

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

How YELLOW SPRINGS ROA compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Maryland bridges
491
Bridges in Frederick · 13 in Poor condition
YELLOW SPRINGS ROA 39.0 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000F-2113010

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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether YELLOW SPRINGS ROA 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 YELLOW SPRINGS ROA 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 YELLOW SPRINGS ROA?

YELLOW SPRINGS ROA 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 YELLOW SPRINGS ROA inspected?

YELLOW SPRINGS ROA'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 6,340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YELLOW SPRINGS ROA 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 YELLOW SPRINGS ROA?

YELLOW SPRINGS ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining YELLOW SPRINGS ROA?

YELLOW SPRINGS ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is YELLOW SPRINGS ROA and does age affect safety?

YELLOW SPRINGS ROA was built in 1930, making it 96 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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