WAYNE AVENUE
Carrying WAYNE AVENUE over SLIGO CREEK
AT MANCHESTER AVENUE, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WAYNE AVENUE
The WAYNE AVENUE bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries WAYNE AVENUE over SLIGO CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,450 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WAYNE AVENUE 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
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 22.9 m (75 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0162010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAYNE AVENUE 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 WAYNE 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 WAYNE AVENUE?
WAYNE AVENUE 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 WAYNE AVENUE inspected?
WAYNE 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 19,450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAYNE AVENUE 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 WAYNE AVENUE?
WAYNE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WAYNE AVENUE?
WAYNE AVENUE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is WAYNE AVENUE and does age affect safety?
WAYNE AVENUE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
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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