HIGH BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying HIGH BRIDGE ROAD over TOWNSEND/CENTREVILLE RR
0.5 MILES EAST OF MD 313, Queen Anne's, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HIGH BRIDGE ROAD
The HIGH BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Queen Anne's, Maryland carries HIGH BRIDGE ROAD over TOWNSEND/CENTREVILLE RR. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HIGH BRIDGE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1914
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 300000Q-MT01010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, 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 HIGH BRIDGE 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 HIGH BRIDGE ROAD against other structures in Queen Anne's 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 HIGH BRIDGE ROAD?
HIGH BRIDGE ROAD in Queen Anne's, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HIGH BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
HIGH BRIDGE 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 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIGH BRIDGE 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 HIGH BRIDGE ROAD?
HIGH BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HIGH BRIDGE ROAD?
HIGH BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HIGH BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
HIGH BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1914, making it 112 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.
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