FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RANDOLPH ROAD (EB)

Carrying RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) over ROCK CREEK

1.5 MILES EAST OF MD 355, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RANDOLPH ROAD (EB)

The RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,434 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.9 metric tons.

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

How RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) 44.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
7.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Last Reconstructed
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
25.0 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23,434 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000M-0080013

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) 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 RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) 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 RANDOLPH ROAD (EB)?

RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) in Montgomery, 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 RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) inspected?

RANDOLPH ROAD (EB)'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 23,434 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) 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 RANDOLPH ROAD (EB)?

RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RANDOLPH ROAD (EB)?

RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) and does age affect safety?

RANDOLPH ROAD (EB) was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.

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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