FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Maryland Avenue

Carrying Maryland Avenue over Lynn Haven Bayou

0.33 Mi N of W 14th St, Bay, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Maryland Avenue

The Maryland Avenue bridge in Bay, Florida carries Maryland Avenue over Lynn Haven Bayou. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, 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 44.5 metric tons.

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

How Maryland Avenue compares

▲ 5.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Florida bridges
130
Bridges in Bay · 13 in Poor condition
Maryland Avenue 44.5 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
465110

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Maryland Avenue 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 Maryland Avenue against other structures in Bay and across Florida. Florida 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 Maryland Avenue?

Maryland Avenue in Bay, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Maryland Avenue inspected?

Maryland Avenue'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 1,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Maryland Avenue 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 Maryland Avenue?

Maryland Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Maryland Avenue?

Maryland Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Maryland Avenue and does age affect safety?

Maryland Avenue was built in 1999, making it 27 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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