FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SULPHUR SPRING ROA

Carrying SULPHUR SPRING ROA over EAST BRANCH HERBERT RUN

INTER SELMA & SUL SPRNG, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SULPHUR SPRING ROA

The SULPHUR SPRING ROA bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries SULPHUR SPRING ROA over EAST BRANCH HERBERT RUN. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 16.4 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,845 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.8 metric tons.

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

How SULPHUR SPRING ROA compares

▼ 15.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
SULPHUR SPRING ROA 35.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
16.4 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,845 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0348020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SULPHUR SPRING ROA 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 SULPHUR SPRING ROA 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 SULPHUR SPRING ROA?

SULPHUR SPRING ROA in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SULPHUR SPRING ROA inspected?

SULPHUR SPRING ROA'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 20,845 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SULPHUR SPRING ROA 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 SULPHUR SPRING ROA?

SULPHUR SPRING ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SULPHUR SPRING ROA?

SULPHUR SPRING ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SULPHUR SPRING ROA and does age affect safety?

SULPHUR SPRING ROA was built in 1962, making it 64 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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