FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST DEER PARK DRI

Carrying EAST DEER PARK DRI over CSXT RAILROAD

0.6 MILES EAST OF MD 355, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST DEER PARK DRI

The EAST DEER PARK DRI bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries EAST DEER PARK DRI over CSXT RAILROAD. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.9 meters (85 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,121 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 8/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 24.9 metric tons.

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

How EAST DEER PARK DRI compares

▼ 26.2
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
EAST DEER PARK DRI 24.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.3
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
25.9 m (85 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,121 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000M-0132010

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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 EAST DEER PARK DRI 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 EAST DEER PARK DRI 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 EAST DEER PARK DRI?

EAST DEER PARK DRI in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST DEER PARK DRI inspected?

EAST DEER PARK DRI'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 7,121 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST DEER PARK DRI 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 EAST DEER PARK DRI?

EAST DEER PARK DRI has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST DEER PARK DRI?

EAST DEER PARK DRI is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EAST DEER PARK DRI and does age affect safety?

EAST DEER PARK DRI was built in 1945, making it 81 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

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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