GLENCOE ROAD
Carrying GLENCOE ROAD over GUNPOWDER FALLS
1 MI E OF YORK RD, Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GLENCOE ROAD
The GLENCOE ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries GLENCOE ROAD over GUNPOWDER FALLS. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 364 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GLENCOE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1976
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.3 m (106 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 364 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000B-0019010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GLENCOE 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 GLENCOE ROAD against other structures in Baltimore and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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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 GLENCOE ROAD?
GLENCOE ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GLENCOE ROAD inspected?
GLENCOE 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 364 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GLENCOE ROAD 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 GLENCOE ROAD?
GLENCOE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GLENCOE ROAD?
GLENCOE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GLENCOE ROAD and does age affect safety?
GLENCOE ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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