FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILSON BOULEVARD

Carrying WILSON BOULEVARD over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROA

150 FT W OF VIRGINIA AVE, Washington, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILSON BOULEVARD

The WILSON BOULEVARD bridge in Washington, Maryland carries WILSON BOULEVARD over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROA. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 75.5 meters (248 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.2 metric tons.

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

How WILSON BOULEVARD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Maryland bridges
301
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
WILSON BOULEVARD 52.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
52.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
75.5 m (248 ft)
Deck Width
20.8 m (68 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000W-H-23010

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.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILSON BOULEVARD 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 WILSON BOULEVARD 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 WILSON BOULEVARD?

WILSON BOULEVARD in Washington, 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 WILSON BOULEVARD inspected?

WILSON BOULEVARD'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 9,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILSON BOULEVARD 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 WILSON BOULEVARD?

WILSON BOULEVARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILSON BOULEVARD?

WILSON BOULEVARD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WILSON BOULEVARD and does age affect safety?

WILSON BOULEVARD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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