FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA

Carrying SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA over GWYNNS FALLS

0.3 M NW PAINTERS MILL RD, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA

The SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA over GWYNNS FALLS. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,948 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA compares

▲ 5.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA 56.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.3 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,948 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0118010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA 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 SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA 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 SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA?

SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA in Baltimore, 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 SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA inspected?

SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA'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 8,948 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA 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 SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA?

SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA?

SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA and does age affect safety?

SOUTH DOLFIELD ROA was built in 1965, making it 61 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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