NORBECK RD & NORWO
Carrying NORBECK RD & NORWO over NORTHWEST BRANCH
0.7 MILES EAST OF MD 182, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORBECK RD & NORWO
The NORBECK RD & NORWO bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries NORBECK RD & NORWO over NORTHWEST BRANCH. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,520 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 75.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORBECK RD & NORWO compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 47.9 m (157 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,520 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0159010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORBECK RD & NORWO 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 NORBECK RD & NORWO 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 NORBECK RD & NORWO?
NORBECK RD & NORWO in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORBECK RD & NORWO inspected?
NORBECK RD & NORWO'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 20,520 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORBECK RD & NORWO 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 NORBECK RD & NORWO?
NORBECK RD & NORWO has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORBECK RD & NORWO?
NORBECK RD & NORWO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NORBECK RD & NORWO and does age affect safety?
NORBECK RD & NORWO was built in 2002, making it 24 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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