FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARRIS MILL ROAD

Carrying HARRIS MILL ROAD over LITTLE DEER CREEK

0.12 MI E OF LENTZ RD, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARRIS MILL ROAD

The HARRIS MILL ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries HARRIS MILL ROAD over LITTLE DEER CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 734 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 20.4 metric tons.

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

How HARRIS MILL ROAD compares

▼ 30.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
HARRIS MILL ROAD 20.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
734 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0190010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

HARRIS MILL 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 HARRIS MILL 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 HARRIS MILL ROAD?

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

How often is HARRIS MILL ROAD inspected?

HARRIS MILL 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 734 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARRIS MILL 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 HARRIS MILL ROAD?

HARRIS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARRIS MILL ROAD?

HARRIS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HARRIS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

HARRIS MILL ROAD was built in 1920, making it 106 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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