Total Bridges
5,527
Public highway bridges in Maryland
State profile · Below median Poor share
Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Maryland, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Data updated May 2026
Total Bridges
5,527
Public highway bridges in Maryland
Good Condition
25.9%
1,432 bridges rated 7-9
-24.1pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
4.3%
236 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4
-2.7pp vs national avg 7.0%
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)
States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Maryland on the same metric.
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Six lowest-condition bridges in Maryland, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.
Over: BEAR CREEK
0.01 MI N OF WALNUT ST, Garrett, MD
Over: HAWLINGS RIVER
2.8 MILES NORTH OF MD 108, Montgomery, MD
Over: BEAVER CREEK
0.1 MI W OF ALT US RTE 40, Washington, MD
Over: WATERSPOUT RUN
2.63 MI. WEST MD 25, Baltimore, MD
Over: CSX RAILROAD
0.1 MI NW OF US RTE 40, Baltimore, MD
Over: LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER
0.5 MI W OF US RTE 29, Howard, MD
Over: DOG CREEK
1.87 MILES N OF MD 67A, Washington, MD
Over: LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK
0.41 MILE S OF MD 858F, Washington, MD
Over: LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK
1.21 MILES NORTH OF MD 64, Washington, MD
Over: ST JAMES RUN
0.02 MILE SOUTH OF IS 70, Washington, MD
Over: BLACKROCK CREEK
0.27 MILE SOUTH OF IS 70, Washington, MD
Over: CAMP SPRING RUN
0.88 M S 0F US RTE 40, Washington, MD
Over: SEMPLE RUN
0.19 MI S OF IS 70, Washington, MD
Over: ANTIETAM CREEK
1.27 MI W OF ALT US RT 40, Washington, MD
Over: DOG CREEK
0.66 MI SE OF MD RTE 67, Washington, MD
Over: TOM'S RUN
0.09 MI. W.OF S MILL ST., Washington, MD
Over: PLUM CREEK
1.05 MILES S OF MD 348, Wicomico, MD
Over: BURNT MILL BRANCH
0.50 MI W OF WORCESTER CO, Wicomico, MD
Over: BURNT MILL BRANCH
0.50 MI W OF WORCESTER CO, Wicomico, MD
Over: REWASTICO CREEK
0.27 MILE SOUTH OF US 50, Wicomico, MD
Over: BACHELORS BRANCH
3.1 MILES NORTH OF MD 756, Worcester, MD
Over: TRAPPE CREEK
1.32 MILES EAST OF US 113, Worcester, MD
Over: NASSAWANGO CREEK
0.95 MI SW OF MD 12, Worcester, MD
Over: POND
200' NORTH OF MD 589, Worcester, MD
Over: POND
200' NORTH OF MD 589, Worcester, MD
Over: GEORGES CREEK
0.04 MI N OF MD 937, Allegany, MD
Over: UTILITY ACCESS RD
Milepost M57.1, Baltimore city, MD
Over: OSTEND ST/LOTS G&H
Milepost 1.1, Baltimore city, MD
Over: MILL RUN
1.6 M NE FRNDSVLLEADDISON, Garrett, MD
Over: WILDCAT BRANCH
0.1 MILES S OF US 1, Harford, MD
Over: YELLOW BRANCH
0.5 MILES E OF MD 146, Harford, MD
Over: LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER
1.62 MILES S OF MD 175, Howard, MD
Over: HAWLINGS RIVER
1.88 MILES N OF MD 108, Montgomery, MD
Over: CABIN JOHN CREEK
0.22 MILE NORTH OF GV 6, Montgomery, MD
Over: CSX TRANS & WMATA
1.12 MILES N OF MD 201, Prince George's, MD
Over: CSX TRANS & WMATA
1.12 MILES N OF MD 201, Prince George's, MD
Over: PEARL CREEK
1.06 MILE SOUTH OF MD 290, Queen Anne's, MD
Over: KENT ISLAND NARROW
0.59 MILE WEST OF MD 835, Queen Anne's, MD
Over: BR OF ST CLEMENTS CREEK
0.58 MILE SOUTH OF MD 5, St. Mary's, MD
Over: EAST BRANCH OF WICOMICO
0.2 MI S OF US 50 BUS, Wicomico, MD
Over: PURNELL BRANCH
0.39 MILE S OF US 113, Worcester, MD
Over: PILCHARD CREEK
0.68 MILE NORTH OF MD 756, Worcester, MD
Over: C&O CANAL
0.64 MI W OF W VA LINE, Allegany, MD
Over: PINEY RUN
0.47 MI E OF MD 295, Anne Arundel, MD
Over: GUNPOWDER FALLS
0.03 MI S OF NOTCH CLIFF, Baltimore, MD
Over: TOWSON RUN
0.1 MI W CHARLES ST, Baltimore, MD
Over: CONSOL ENERGY RAIL YARD
KEITH AVE OVER CONSOL, Baltimore city, MD
Over: B&O RR
Milepost M52.0, Baltimore city, MD
Over: HANOVER ST, RACE ST, CSX
Milepost M55.2, Baltimore city, MD
Over: QUAD AVE, HERRING RUN
SB ON RAMP FROM MORAVIA, Baltimore city, MD
Over: MEADOW BRANCH
1.07 MILES S OF MD 832, Carroll, MD
Over: BIG ELK CREEK
0.71 MI E OF ELK MILLS RD, Cecil, MD
Over: BUSH CREEK
.65 MILE SOUTH OF MD 75FB, Frederick, MD
Over: BR OF HOLLOW CREEK
AT BEECHTREE LANE INTERSC, Frederick, MD
Over: MUDDY CREEK
1.2 M N INT MAPPLE GLADE, Garrett, MD
Over: NORTH BRANCH OF THE CASS
0.5 MI SE INT AMISH ROAD, Garrett, MD
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Poor condition is an inspection-record category, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult the bridge owner for current status.
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