FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA

Carrying TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA over TOWSON RUN

0.15 MI E OF MD 139, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA

The TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA over TOWSON RUN. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,307 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
9.1
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,307 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0335020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA 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 TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA 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 TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA?

TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA inspected?

TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA'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 34,307 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA 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 TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA?

TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA?

TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA and does age affect safety?

TOWSONTOWN BOULEVA was built in 1964, making it 62 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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