FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LONGMEAD CROSSING

Carrying LONGMEAD CROSSING over MD 200 (ICC)

3.61 MI WEST OF MD650, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LONGMEAD CROSSING

The LONGMEAD CROSSING bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries LONGMEAD CROSSING over MD 200 (ICC). It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 67.7 meters (222 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,790 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.4 metric tons.

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

How LONGMEAD CROSSING compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
LONGMEAD CROSSING 49.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
67.7 m (222 ft)
Deck Width
15.5 m (51 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
6,790 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300000M-V096010

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LONGMEAD CROSSING 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 LONGMEAD CROSSING against other structures in Montgomery 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 LONGMEAD CROSSING?

LONGMEAD CROSSING in Montgomery, 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 LONGMEAD CROSSING inspected?

LONGMEAD CROSSING'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 6,790 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONGMEAD CROSSING 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 LONGMEAD CROSSING?

LONGMEAD CROSSING has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LONGMEAD CROSSING?

LONGMEAD CROSSING is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is LONGMEAD CROSSING and does age affect safety?

LONGMEAD CROSSING was built in 2010, making it 16 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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