FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SELFORD ROAD

Carrying SELFORD ROAD over MD 166

0.07 MILE NORTH OF IS 195, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SELFORD ROAD

The SELFORD ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries SELFORD ROAD over MD 166. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 27,681 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 SELFORD ROAD compares

787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
27,681 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000030292010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SELFORD 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 SELFORD ROAD 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 SELFORD ROAD?

SELFORD ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SELFORD ROAD inspected?

SELFORD 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 27,681 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SELFORD 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 SELFORD ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SELFORD ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining SELFORD ROAD?

Ownership is not specified for SELFORD ROAD in the NBI.

How old is SELFORD ROAD and does age affect safety?

SELFORD ROAD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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