FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PINEY GROVE ROAD

Carrying PINEY GROVE ROAD over CSX RAILROAD

0.1 MI SE OF OLD HANOVER, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PINEY GROVE ROAD

The PINEY GROVE ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries PINEY GROVE ROAD over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 551 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.1 metric tons.

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

How PINEY GROVE ROAD compares

▼ 37.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
PINEY GROVE ROAD 14.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.5
Serviceability /30
10.3
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1907
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
551 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0140010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

PINEY GROVE 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 PINEY GROVE 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 PINEY GROVE ROAD?

PINEY GROVE ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PINEY GROVE ROAD inspected?

PINEY GROVE 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 551 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINEY GROVE 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 PINEY GROVE ROAD?

PINEY GROVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PINEY GROVE ROAD?

PINEY GROVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PINEY GROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?

PINEY GROVE ROAD was built in 1907, making it 119 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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