FDA BOULEVARD
Carrying FDA BOULEVARD over TRIBUTARY TO PAINT BRANC
.4 MI W OF CHERRY HILL RD, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FDA BOULEVARD
The FDA BOULEVARD bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries FDA BOULEVARD over TRIBUTARY TO PAINT BRANC. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,710 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 FDA BOULEVARD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.5 m (136 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,710 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-0351010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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 FDA BOULEVARD 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 FDA BOULEVARD 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 FDA BOULEVARD?
FDA BOULEVARD in Montgomery, Maryland, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FDA BOULEVARD inspected?
FDA BOULEVARD'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 2,710 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDA BOULEVARD 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 FDA BOULEVARD?
FDA BOULEVARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FDA BOULEVARD?
FDA BOULEVARD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FDA BOULEVARD and does age affect safety?
FDA BOULEVARD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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