PARKING LOT ROAD
Carrying PARKING LOT ROAD over BLUE BLAZES CREEK
US-15N, WEST ON MC-77 TO, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARKING LOT ROAD
The PARKING LOT ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries PARKING LOT ROAD over BLUE BLAZES CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARKING LOT 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
- 2019
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3220002P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARKING LOT 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 PARKING LOT ROAD against other structures in Frederick and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PARKING LOT ROAD?
PARKING LOT ROAD in Frederick, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARKING LOT ROAD inspected?
PARKING LOT 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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARKING LOT ROAD 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 PARKING LOT ROAD?
PARKING LOT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARKING LOT ROAD?
PARKING LOT ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is PARKING LOT ROAD and does age affect safety?
PARKING LOT ROAD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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