WHITEHAVEN FERRY R
Carrying WHITEHAVEN FERRY R over WAUKIKI CREEK
1.36 MI W OF WIDGEON, Somerset, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WHITEHAVEN FERRY R
The WHITEHAVEN FERRY R bridge in Somerset, Maryland carries WHITEHAVEN FERRY R over WAUKIKI CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.4 meters (116 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 404 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WHITEHAVEN FERRY R 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
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 35.4 m (116 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 404 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000S-0020010
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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHITEHAVEN FERRY R 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 WHITEHAVEN FERRY R against other structures in Somerset 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 WHITEHAVEN FERRY R?
WHITEHAVEN FERRY R in Somerset, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WHITEHAVEN FERRY R inspected?
WHITEHAVEN FERRY R'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 404 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITEHAVEN FERRY R 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 WHITEHAVEN FERRY R?
WHITEHAVEN FERRY R has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WHITEHAVEN FERRY R?
WHITEHAVEN FERRY R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WHITEHAVEN FERRY R and does age affect safety?
WHITEHAVEN FERRY R was built in 2002, making it 24 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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