FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JEFFERSON TECHNOLO

Carrying JEFFERSON TECHNOLO over US ROUTE 340/15 INTERCHA

0.7 MI S OF I-70, Frederick, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JEFFERSON TECHNOLO

The JEFFERSON TECHNOLO bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries JEFFERSON TECHNOLO over US ROUTE 340/15 INTERCHA. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 56.2 meters (184 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 97.2 metric tons.

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

How JEFFERSON TECHNOLO compares

▲ 46.1
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
JEFFERSON TECHNOLO 97.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
56.2 m (184 ft)
Deck Width
15.0 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000F-2701010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JEFFERSON TECHNOLO 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 JEFFERSON TECHNOLO 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 JEFFERSON TECHNOLO?

JEFFERSON TECHNOLO 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 JEFFERSON TECHNOLO inspected?

JEFFERSON TECHNOLO'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JEFFERSON TECHNOLO 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 JEFFERSON TECHNOLO?

JEFFERSON TECHNOLO has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JEFFERSON TECHNOLO?

JEFFERSON TECHNOLO is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is JEFFERSON TECHNOLO and does age affect safety?

JEFFERSON TECHNOLO was built in 2015, making it 11 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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