FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 151B (Wharf Roa

Carrying MD 151B (Wharf Roa over Warehouse Road and Trade

0.4 Mi. S. of MD 158, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
67 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 151B (Wharf Roa

The MD 151B (Wharf Roa bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries MD 151B (Wharf Roa over Warehouse Road and Trade. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 66.9 meters (219 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,750 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 a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.4 metric tons.

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

How MD 151B (Wharf Roa compares

▲ 16.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
MD 151B (Wharf Roa 67.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
67.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
66.9 m (219 ft)
Deck Width
17.8 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000030351010

Condition Analysis

  • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 151B (Wharf Roa 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 151B (Wharf Roa 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 151B (Wharf Roa?

MD 151B (Wharf Roa in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 151B (Wharf Roa inspected?

MD 151B (Wharf Roa'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 12,750 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 151B (Wharf Roa 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 151B (Wharf Roa?

MD 151B (Wharf Roa has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 151B (Wharf Roa?

MD 151B (Wharf Roa is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 151B (Wharf Roa and does age affect safety?

MD 151B (Wharf Roa was built in 2022, making it 4 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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