FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PEGG ROAD

Carrying PEGG ROAD over BRANCH JARBOESVILLE RUN

0.9 MI SOUTHWEST RT.235, St. Mary's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PEGG ROAD

The PEGG ROAD bridge in St. Mary's, Maryland carries PEGG ROAD over BRANCH JARBOESVILLE RUN. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 34.4 meters (113 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,891 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 62.6 metric tons.

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

How PEGG ROAD compares

▲ 11.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Maryland bridges
50
Bridges in St. Mary's · 2 in Poor condition
PEGG ROAD 62.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
62.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
34.4 m (113 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,891 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000SM0080010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PEGG ROAD 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 PEGG ROAD against other structures in St. Mary's 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 PEGG ROAD?

PEGG ROAD in St. Mary's, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PEGG ROAD inspected?

PEGG 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 4,891 vehicles per day.

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

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

PEGG ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PEGG ROAD?

PEGG ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PEGG ROAD and does age affect safety?

PEGG ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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