FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHESAPEAKE CENTER

Carrying CHESAPEAKE CENTER over BACK CREEK

0.1 MI. S. OF MD 710, Anne Arundel, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHESAPEAKE CENTER

The CHESAPEAKE CENTER bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries CHESAPEAKE CENTER over BACK CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,047 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.9 metric tons.

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

How CHESAPEAKE CENTER compares

▲ 12.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Maryland bridges
395
Bridges in Anne Arundel · 6 in Poor condition
CHESAPEAKE CENTER 63.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
63.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,047 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000AA2011020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHESAPEAKE CENTER 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 CHESAPEAKE CENTER against other structures in Anne Arundel 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 CHESAPEAKE CENTER?

CHESAPEAKE CENTER in Anne Arundel, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHESAPEAKE CENTER inspected?

CHESAPEAKE CENTER'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 10,047 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHESAPEAKE CENTER 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 CHESAPEAKE CENTER?

CHESAPEAKE CENTER has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHESAPEAKE CENTER?

CHESAPEAKE CENTER is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHESAPEAKE CENTER and does age affect safety?

CHESAPEAKE CENTER 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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