FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RASPE AVENUE

Carrying RASPE AVENUE over REDHOUSE CREEK

0.79 MILES EAST OF US 1, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
82 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RASPE AVENUE

The RASPE AVENUE bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries RASPE AVENUE over REDHOUSE CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 604 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.6 metric tons.

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

How RASPE AVENUE compares

▲ 30.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
RASPE AVENUE 81.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
81.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
604 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0268020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RASPE AVENUE 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 RASPE AVENUE 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 RASPE AVENUE?

RASPE AVENUE in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RASPE AVENUE inspected?

RASPE AVENUE'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 604 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for RASPE AVENUE?

RASPE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RASPE AVENUE?

RASPE AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RASPE AVENUE and does age affect safety?

RASPE AVENUE was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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