FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 125

Carrying MD 125 over BRICE RUN

0.22 MI W OF OLD COURT RD, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 125

The MD 125 bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries MD 125 over BRICE RUN. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,551 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 125 compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
MD 125 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,551 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000030066010

Condition Analysis

  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 125 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 125 against other structures in Baltimore 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 125?

MD 125 in Baltimore, Maryland, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 125 inspected?

MD 125'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 5,551 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 125 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 125?

MD 125 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 125?

MD 125 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 125 and does age affect safety?

MD 125 was built in 1930, making it 96 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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