SHADY GROVE RD EB
Carrying SHADY GROVE RD EB over CSXT RAILROAD
0.5 MI EAST OF MD 355, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHADY GROVE RD EB
The SHADY GROVE RD EB bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries SHADY GROVE RD EB over CSXT RAILROAD. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,679 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHADY GROVE RD EB 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
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 55.5 m (182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.5 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,679 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0191013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SHADY GROVE RD EB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SHADY GROVE RD EB 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 SHADY GROVE RD EB?
SHADY GROVE RD EB in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHADY GROVE RD EB inspected?
SHADY GROVE RD EB'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 19,679 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHADY GROVE RD EB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SHADY GROVE RD EB?
SHADY GROVE RD EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHADY GROVE RD EB?
SHADY GROVE RD EB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SHADY GROVE RD EB and does age affect safety?
SHADY GROVE RD EB was built in 1976, making it 50 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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