SHADY GROVE RD WB
Carrying SHADY GROVE RD WB 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 WB
The SHADY GROVE RD WB bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries SHADY GROVE RD WB 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 35,374 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 WB 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
- 35,374 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0191014
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, 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 SHADY GROVE RD WB 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 SHADY GROVE RD WB 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 WB?
SHADY GROVE RD WB in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHADY GROVE RD WB inspected?
SHADY GROVE RD WB'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 35,374 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 WB 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 SHADY GROVE RD WB?
SHADY GROVE RD WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHADY GROVE RD WB?
SHADY GROVE RD WB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SHADY GROVE RD WB and does age affect safety?
SHADY GROVE RD WB 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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