MD 10 NBR
Carrying MD 10 NBR over MARLEY CREEK
0.45 MI S OF MD 648E, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MD 10 NBR
The MD 10 NBR bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries MD 10 NBR over MARLEY CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 66.1 meters (217 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43,170 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 87.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MD 10 NBR 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
- 1988
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 66.1 m (217 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43,170 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000020169011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 10 NBR 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 MD 10 NBR against other structures in Anne Arundel 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 MD 10 NBR?
MD 10 NBR in Anne Arundel, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MD 10 NBR inspected?
MD 10 NBR'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 43,170 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 10 NBR 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 MD 10 NBR?
MD 10 NBR has an NBI inventory load rating of 87.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MD 10 NBR?
MD 10 NBR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MD 10 NBR and does age affect safety?
MD 10 NBR was built in 1988, making it 38 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.
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