FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAUREL RUN ROAD

Carrying LAUREL RUN ROAD over LAUREL RUN

POTOMAC GARRETT ST FOREST, Garrett, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAUREL RUN ROAD

The LAUREL RUN ROAD bridge in Garrett, Maryland carries LAUREL RUN ROAD over LAUREL RUN. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How LAUREL RUN ROAD compares

▼ 24.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Maryland bridges
139
Bridges in Garrett · 16 in Poor condition
LAUREL RUN ROAD 26.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−12.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
3.9 m (13 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300000G-NR02010

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAUREL RUN 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 LAUREL RUN ROAD against other structures in Garrett 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 LAUREL RUN ROAD?

LAUREL RUN ROAD in Garrett, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAUREL RUN ROAD inspected?

LAUREL RUN 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 5 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LAUREL RUN ROAD?

LAUREL RUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAUREL RUN ROAD?

LAUREL RUN ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is LAUREL RUN ROAD and does age affect safety?

LAUREL RUN ROAD was built in 2001, making it 25 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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