GOSHEN ROAD
Carrying GOSHEN ROAD over WHETSTONE RUN
0.1 MI S MID-COUNTY HWY, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GOSHEN ROAD
The GOSHEN ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries GOSHEN ROAD over WHETSTONE RUN. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,972 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 73.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GOSHEN 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1986
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,972 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0059010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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) 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 GOSHEN 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 GOSHEN ROAD against other structures in Montgomery 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 GOSHEN ROAD?
GOSHEN ROAD in Montgomery, Maryland, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GOSHEN ROAD inspected?
GOSHEN 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 20,972 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOSHEN ROAD 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 GOSHEN ROAD?
GOSHEN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 73.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GOSHEN ROAD?
GOSHEN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GOSHEN ROAD and does age affect safety?
GOSHEN ROAD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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