Almost there! Just bridging the gap...
Almost there! Just bridging the gap...
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
over Br Canton Ck @ Tangier
0.09 FR 1301 0.54DEAD END
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 206 vehicles per day and is 20 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 69.9 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 58 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 206 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 14 feet wide — a very narrow, single-lane crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
2006
20 years old
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Thru)
Total Length
58 ft
17.7 m
Deck Width
14 ft
4.3 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
56 ft
longest unsupported section (17.1 m)
Traffic Lanes
1 lane
Daily Traffic
206vehicles/day
37.82287°N, 75.99055°W
Steel Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.