FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRIDGE STREET

Carrying BRIDGE STREET over BARREN CREEK

0.13 MI N OF ATHOL ROAD, Wicomico, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRIDGE STREET

The BRIDGE STREET bridge in Wicomico, Maryland carries BRIDGE STREET over BARREN CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 792 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 6/9, substructure 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 53.1 metric tons.

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

How BRIDGE STREET compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of Maryland bridges
100
Bridges in Wicomico · 6 in Poor condition
BRIDGE STREET 53.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.1 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
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
792 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000WI0027010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 BRIDGE STREET 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 BRIDGE STREET against other structures in Wicomico 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 BRIDGE STREET?

BRIDGE STREET in Wicomico, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRIDGE STREET inspected?

BRIDGE STREET'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 792 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRIDGE STREET 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 BRIDGE STREET?

BRIDGE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRIDGE STREET?

BRIDGE STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRIDGE STREET and does age affect safety?

BRIDGE STREET 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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