FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GARRETT PARK ROAD

Carrying GARRETT PARK ROAD over ROCK CREEK

100 FT W OF BEACH DRIVE, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GARRETT PARK ROAD

The GARRETT PARK ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries GARRETT PARK ROAD over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,554 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How GARRETT PARK ROAD compares

▼ 37.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
GARRETT PARK ROAD 13.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
9.2 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
3.2
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,554 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000M-PK04010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

GARRETT PARK ROAD 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 GARRETT PARK ROAD 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 GARRETT PARK ROAD?

GARRETT PARK ROAD in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GARRETT PARK ROAD inspected?

GARRETT PARK ROAD'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 3,554 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GARRETT PARK ROAD 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 GARRETT PARK ROAD?

GARRETT PARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GARRETT PARK ROAD?

GARRETT PARK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GARRETT PARK ROAD and does age affect safety?

GARRETT PARK ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.

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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