WEST NURSERY ROAD
Carrying WEST NURSERY ROAD over MD 295 SBR
1.17 MI S OF IS 695, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST NURSERY ROAD
The WEST NURSERY ROAD bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries WEST NURSERY ROAD over MD 295 SBR. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 89,422 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST NURSERY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 89,422 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000020217010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST NURSERY ROAD 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 WEST NURSERY ROAD 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 WEST NURSERY ROAD?
WEST NURSERY ROAD in Anne Arundel, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST NURSERY ROAD inspected?
WEST NURSERY ROAD'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 89,422 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST NURSERY ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WEST NURSERY ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WEST NURSERY ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST NURSERY ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for WEST NURSERY ROAD in the NBI.
How old is WEST NURSERY ROAD and does age affect safety?
WEST NURSERY ROAD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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