RIVER PARK ROAD
Carrying RIVER PARK ROAD over C&O CANAL
Route 68 to Salisbury Str, Washington, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER PARK ROAD
The RIVER PARK ROAD bridge in Washington, Maryland carries RIVER PARK ROAD over C&O CANAL. It was built in 1879, making it 147 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.7 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 51.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER PARK 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
- 1879
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 32.7 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.4 m (11 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3100009P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, 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 RIVER PARK 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 RIVER PARK ROAD 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 RIVER PARK ROAD?
RIVER PARK ROAD in Washington, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER PARK ROAD inspected?
RIVER PARK 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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER PARK 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 RIVER PARK ROAD?
RIVER PARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER PARK ROAD?
RIVER PARK ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is RIVER PARK ROAD and does age affect safety?
RIVER PARK ROAD was built in 1879, making it 147 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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