FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILDWOOD AVENUE

Carrying WILDWOOD AVENUE over TRIBUTARY TO HERRING RUN

0.12 MI E OF OAKLEIGH AVE, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILDWOOD AVENUE

The WILDWOOD AVENUE bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries WILDWOOD AVENUE over TRIBUTARY TO HERRING RUN. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

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

How WILDWOOD AVENUE compares

▼ 35.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
WILDWOOD AVENUE 15.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0303020

How to read this record

WILDWOOD AVENUE 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 WILDWOOD 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 WILDWOOD AVENUE?

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

How often is WILDWOOD AVENUE inspected?

WILDWOOD 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILDWOOD AVENUE 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 WILDWOOD AVENUE?

WILDWOOD AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILDWOOD AVENUE?

WILDWOOD AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WILDWOOD AVENUE and does age affect safety?

WILDWOOD AVENUE was built in 1960, making it 66 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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