FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAYLORS LANDING AC

Carrying TAYLORS LANDING AC over C&O CANAL

0.1 miles from Taylors La, Washington, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAYLORS LANDING AC

The TAYLORS LANDING AC bridge in Washington, Maryland carries TAYLORS LANDING AC over C&O CANAL. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.7 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 530 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 21.1 metric tons.

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

How TAYLORS LANDING AC compares

▼ 30.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Maryland bridges
301
Bridges in Washington · 9 in Poor condition
TAYLORS LANDING AC 21.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Last Reconstructed
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.7 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
530 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3100007P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

TAYLORS LANDING AC 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 TAYLORS LANDING AC against other structures in Washington 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 TAYLORS LANDING AC?

TAYLORS LANDING AC in Washington, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAYLORS LANDING AC inspected?

TAYLORS LANDING AC'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 530 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAYLORS LANDING AC 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 TAYLORS LANDING AC?

TAYLORS LANDING AC has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAYLORS LANDING AC?

TAYLORS LANDING AC is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is TAYLORS LANDING AC and does age affect safety?

TAYLORS LANDING AC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.

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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