FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NAYLOR MILL ROAD

Carrying NAYLOR MILL ROAD over NAYLORS POND STREAM

1.25 MI W OF US RTE 13, Wicomico, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NAYLOR MILL ROAD

The NAYLOR MILL ROAD bridge in Wicomico, Maryland carries NAYLOR MILL ROAD over NAYLORS POND STREAM. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 18.1 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,057 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How NAYLOR MILL ROAD compares

▼ 25.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Maryland bridges
100
Bridges in Wicomico · 6 in Poor condition
NAYLOR MILL ROAD 25.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
18.1 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,057 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000WIS-10010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

NAYLOR MILL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NAYLOR MILL ROAD 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 NAYLOR MILL ROAD?

NAYLOR MILL ROAD in Wicomico, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NAYLOR MILL ROAD inspected?

NAYLOR MILL 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 15,057 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NAYLOR MILL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NAYLOR MILL ROAD?

NAYLOR MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NAYLOR MILL ROAD?

NAYLOR MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NAYLOR MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

NAYLOR MILL ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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