BETHESDA TROLLEY T
Carrying BETHESDA TROLLEY T over EAST SPUR OF I-270
.695 MI NORTH OF I-495, Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BETHESDA TROLLEY T
The BETHESDA TROLLEY T bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries BETHESDA TROLLEY T over EAST SPUR OF I-270. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 112,111 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BETHESDA TROLLEY T compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 112,111 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000M-9043130
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BETHESDA TROLLEY T 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 BETHESDA TROLLEY T 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 BETHESDA TROLLEY T?
BETHESDA TROLLEY T in Montgomery, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BETHESDA TROLLEY T inspected?
BETHESDA TROLLEY T'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 112,111 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BETHESDA TROLLEY T is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BETHESDA TROLLEY T?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BETHESDA TROLLEY T.
Who is responsible for maintaining BETHESDA TROLLEY T?
Ownership is not specified for BETHESDA TROLLEY T in the NBI.
How old is BETHESDA TROLLEY T and does age affect safety?
BETHESDA TROLLEY T was built in 2003, making it 23 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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