FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TULSMERE ROAD

Carrying TULSMERE ROAD over SCOTTS LEVEL BRANCH

0.4 MI S OF WINANDS RD, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TULSMERE ROAD

The TULSMERE ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries TULSMERE ROAD over SCOTTS LEVEL BRANCH. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,844 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 17.7 metric tons.

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

How TULSMERE ROAD compares

▼ 33.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
TULSMERE ROAD 17.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.7
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
17.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,844 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0357020

How to read this record

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

TULSMERE ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TULSMERE ROAD inspected?

TULSMERE 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 1,844 vehicles per day.

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

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

TULSMERE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TULSMERE ROAD?

TULSMERE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TULSMERE ROAD and does age affect safety?

TULSMERE ROAD was built in 1969, making it 57 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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