FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE

Carrying MONTGOMERY VILLAGE over CABIN BRANCH

2.2 MI N OF JCT SR MD 355, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE

The MONTGOMERY VILLAGE bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries MONTGOMERY VILLAGE over CABIN BRANCH. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,900 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 culvert 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How MONTGOMERY VILLAGE compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Structure Length
38.1 m (125 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000M-0171030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MONTGOMERY VILLAGE 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 MONTGOMERY VILLAGE 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 MONTGOMERY VILLAGE?

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE in Montgomery, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MONTGOMERY VILLAGE inspected?

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE'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 31,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONTGOMERY VILLAGE 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 MONTGOMERY VILLAGE?

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MONTGOMERY VILLAGE?

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MONTGOMERY VILLAGE and does age affect safety?

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE was built in 1972, making it 54 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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