MD 175 EBR
Carrying MD 175 EBR over SNOWDEN RIVER PARKWAY
0.84 MILE WEST OF MD 108, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MD 175 EBR
The MD 175 EBR bridge in Howard, Maryland carries MD 175 EBR over SNOWDEN RIVER PARKWAY. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 68.6 meters (225 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,855 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MD 175 EBR compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 68.6 m (225 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,855 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000130153013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 175 EBR 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 175 EBR 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 MD 175 EBR?
MD 175 EBR in Howard, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MD 175 EBR inspected?
MD 175 EBR'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 30,855 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 175 EBR 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 175 EBR?
MD 175 EBR has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MD 175 EBR?
MD 175 EBR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MD 175 EBR and does age affect safety?
MD 175 EBR was built in 2001, making it 25 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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