FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 702

Carrying MD 702 over DEEP CREEK

0.68 MILE EAST OF MD 150, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 702

The MD 702 bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries MD 702 over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,871 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.1 metric tons.

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

How MD 702 compares

▲ 6.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
MD 702 57.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,871 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000030340020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 702 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 702 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 702?

MD 702 in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 702 inspected?

MD 702'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 27,871 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 702 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 702?

MD 702 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 702?

MD 702 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 702 and does age affect safety?

MD 702 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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