FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROADFORDING ROAD

Carrying BROADFORDING ROAD over LITTLE CONOCOCHEAGUE CRK

1.59 MI N OF US RTE 40, Washington, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROADFORDING ROAD

The BROADFORDING ROAD bridge in Washington, Maryland carries BROADFORDING ROAD over LITTLE CONOCOCHEAGUE CRK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 6.5 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 868 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

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

How BROADFORDING ROAD compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Maryland bridges
301
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
BROADFORDING ROAD 46.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
6.5 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
868 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000W-0752020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROADFORDING 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 BROADFORDING ROAD against other structures in Washington 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 BROADFORDING ROAD?

BROADFORDING ROAD in Washington, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROADFORDING ROAD inspected?

BROADFORDING 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 868 vehicles per day.

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

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

BROADFORDING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROADFORDING ROAD?

BROADFORDING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BROADFORDING ROAD and does age affect safety?

BROADFORDING ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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