FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GOLD MINE ROAD

Carrying GOLD MINE ROAD over HAWLINGS RIVER

0.4 MILES WEST OF MD 650, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GOLD MINE ROAD

The GOLD MINE ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries GOLD MINE ROAD over HAWLINGS RIVER. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,792 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.7 metric tons.

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

How GOLD MINE ROAD compares

▲ 16.6
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
GOLD MINE ROAD 67.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
67.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,792 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000M-0096010

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GOLD MINE 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 GOLD MINE 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 GOLD MINE ROAD?

GOLD MINE ROAD in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GOLD MINE ROAD inspected?

GOLD MINE 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 2,792 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOLD MINE ROAD 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 GOLD MINE ROAD?

GOLD MINE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GOLD MINE ROAD?

GOLD MINE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GOLD MINE ROAD and does age affect safety?

GOLD MINE ROAD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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