FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 24

Carrying MD 24 over BR OF DEER CREEK

0.42 M S OF DAVIS ROAD, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 24

The MD 24 bridge in Harford, Maryland carries MD 24 over BR OF DEER CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,193 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 culvert at 5/9. 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 37.6 metric tons.

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

How MD 24 compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
MD 24 37.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Steel
Structure Length
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,193 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000120080030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 24 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 24 against other structures in Harford 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 24?

MD 24 in Harford, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 24 inspected?

MD 24'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 3,193 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 24 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 24?

MD 24 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 24?

MD 24 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 24 and does age affect safety?

MD 24 was built in 1986, making it 40 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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