FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 41

Carrying MD 41 over TRIB TO HERRING RUN

0.95 MI N OF BALT CITY, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 41

The MD 41 bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries MD 41 over TRIB TO HERRING RUN. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,990 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 culvert 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 35.4 metric tons.

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

How MD 41 compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
MD 41 35.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29,990 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000030221020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 41 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 41 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 41?

MD 41 in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 41 inspected?

MD 41'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 29,990 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 41 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 41?

MD 41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 41?

MD 41 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 41 and does age affect safety?

MD 41 was built in 1963, making it 63 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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