FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THORNTON MILL ROAD

Carrying THORNTON MILL ROAD over TRIBUTARY TO WESTERN RUN

0.4 MI S OF QUAKER BOTTOM, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THORNTON MILL ROAD

The THORNTON MILL ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries THORNTON MILL ROAD over TRIBUTARY TO WESTERN RUN. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.2 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How THORNTON MILL ROAD compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
THORNTON MILL ROAD 40.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.2 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0193010

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THORNTON MILL 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 THORNTON 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 THORNTON MILL ROAD?

THORNTON MILL ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THORNTON MILL ROAD inspected?

THORNTON 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 300 vehicles per day.

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

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

THORNTON MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THORNTON MILL ROAD?

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

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

THORNTON MILL ROAD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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