ERICSSON ROAD
Carrying ERICSSON ROAD over CLARA BARTON PARKWAY
1.3 MILES SOUTH OF I-495., Montgomery, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ERICSSON ROAD
The ERICSSON ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries ERICSSON ROAD over CLARA BARTON PARKWAY. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,120 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ERICSSON 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
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,120 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3300032P0000000
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.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
ERICSSON ROAD 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 ERICSSON ROAD against other structures in Montgomery 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 ERICSSON ROAD?
ERICSSON ROAD in Montgomery, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ERICSSON ROAD inspected?
ERICSSON 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 16,120 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ERICSSON ROAD 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 ERICSSON ROAD?
ERICSSON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ERICSSON ROAD?
ERICSSON ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is ERICSSON ROAD and does age affect safety?
ERICSSON ROAD was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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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