FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH BEACH ROAD

Carrying NORTH BEACH ROAD over HUNTING CREEK

CUNN. FALLS STATE PARK, Frederick, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
77 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH BEACH ROAD

The NORTH BEACH ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries NORTH BEACH ROAD over HUNTING CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 76.6 metric tons.

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

How NORTH BEACH ROAD compares

▲ 25.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Maryland bridges
491
Bridges in Frederick · 13 in Poor condition
NORTH BEACH ROAD 76.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
76.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300000F-NR01030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH BEACH 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 NORTH BEACH ROAD against other structures in Frederick 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 NORTH BEACH ROAD?

NORTH BEACH ROAD in Frederick, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH BEACH ROAD inspected?

NORTH BEACH 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

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

NORTH BEACH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH BEACH ROAD?

NORTH BEACH ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is NORTH BEACH ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTH BEACH ROAD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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