FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROKEN LAND PK'WY

Carrying BROKEN LAND PK'WY over US 29

1.64 MILES NORTH OF MD 32, Howard, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BROKEN LAND PK'WY

The BROKEN LAND PK'WY bridge in Howard, Maryland carries BROKEN LAND PK'WY over US 29. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 73,292 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How BROKEN LAND PK'WY compares

310
Bridges in Howard · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1991
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
73,292 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000130129010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROKEN LAND PK'WY 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 BROKEN LAND PK'WY 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 BROKEN LAND PK'WY?

BROKEN LAND PK'WY in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROKEN LAND PK'WY inspected?

BROKEN LAND PK'WY'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 73,292 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROKEN LAND PK'WY 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 BROKEN LAND PK'WY?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BROKEN LAND PK'WY.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROKEN LAND PK'WY?

Ownership is not specified for BROKEN LAND PK'WY in the NBI.

How old is BROKEN LAND PK'WY and does age affect safety?

BROKEN LAND PK'WY was built in 1991, making it 35 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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