VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD
Carrying VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD over MD32
0.9 MILE NORTH OF US 1, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD
The VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD over MD32. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 80,612 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 80,612 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000130080010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VOLLMERHAUSEN 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD against other structures in Howard 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD?
VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD inspected?
VOLLMERHAUSEN 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 80,612 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VOLLMERHAUSEN 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD in the NBI.
How old is VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD and does age affect safety?
VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 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.
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