Washington County Bridge Report Card
Washington County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Washington County, Maryland
Washington County has 291 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.5% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 323,921 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Washington County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 291 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 323,921 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.5% | 8.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.8% of measured traffic | 5.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 70 years vs 48 nationally | 8.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,763,316 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 70 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 323,921 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Washington County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrowsburg Road over Israel Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 687 | 1940 |
| Appletown Road over Tributary Of Dog Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 172 | 1920 |
| Is 70 EB over US 11 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 62,680 | 1965 |
| Is 70 WB over US 11 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 62,680 | 1965 |
| Is 70 EB over Md 632 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 62,680 | 1966 |
| Is 70 WB over Md 632 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 62,680 | 1966 |
| Is 70 Ramp A over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37,200 | 1968 |
| Halfway Boulevard over Norfolk Southern Railroa | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,909 | 1967 |
| US 522 over Potomac Riv Csx Trans. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,550 | 1937 |
| Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,408 | 1940 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.