TALBOT AVENUE
Carrying TALBOT AVENUE over CSXT RAILROAD
0.2 MI E OF MICHIGAN AVE, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TALBOT AVENUE
The TALBOT AVENUE bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries TALBOT AVENUE over CSXT RAILROAD. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,430 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 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TALBOT AVENUE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1918
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.7 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,430 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0085010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
TALBOT AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TALBOT AVENUE 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 TALBOT AVENUE?
TALBOT AVENUE in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TALBOT AVENUE inspected?
TALBOT AVENUE'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 1,430 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TALBOT AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TALBOT AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for TALBOT AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining TALBOT AVENUE?
TALBOT AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is TALBOT AVENUE and does age affect safety?
TALBOT AVENUE was built in 1918, making it 108 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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