FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GOLDEN RING ROAD

Carrying GOLDEN RING ROAD over STEMMERS RUN

0.05 MI N OF OREMS RD, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GOLDEN RING ROAD

The GOLDEN RING ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries GOLDEN RING ROAD over STEMMERS RUN. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,841 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How GOLDEN RING ROAD compares

▼ 23.9
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
GOLDEN RING ROAD 27.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.1
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,841 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0110010

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

GOLDEN RING ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare GOLDEN RING ROAD against other structures in Baltimore 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 GOLDEN RING ROAD?

GOLDEN RING ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GOLDEN RING ROAD inspected?

GOLDEN RING 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 3,841 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOLDEN RING ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GOLDEN RING ROAD?

GOLDEN RING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GOLDEN RING ROAD?

GOLDEN RING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GOLDEN RING ROAD and does age affect safety?

GOLDEN RING ROAD was built in 1933, making it 93 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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