FORT FREDERICK ACC
Carrying FORT FREDERICK ACC over C&O CANAL
0.3 miles from Fort Frede, Washington, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FORT FREDERICK ACC
The FORT FREDERICK ACC bridge in Washington, Maryland carries FORT FREDERICK ACC over C&O CANAL. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FORT FREDERICK ACC 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
- 1973
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3100010P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 FORT FREDERICK ACC 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 FORT FREDERICK ACC 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 FORT FREDERICK ACC?
FORT FREDERICK ACC in Washington, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FORT FREDERICK ACC inspected?
FORT FREDERICK ACC'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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FORT FREDERICK ACC 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 FORT FREDERICK ACC?
FORT FREDERICK ACC has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FORT FREDERICK ACC?
FORT FREDERICK ACC is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is FORT FREDERICK ACC and does age affect safety?
FORT FREDERICK ACC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
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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