FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOMELAND AVENUE

Carrying HOMELAND AVENUE over JENNIFER BRANCH

0.2 MI E OF MD RTE 147, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOMELAND AVENUE

The HOMELAND AVENUE bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries HOMELAND AVENUE over JENNIFER BRANCH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 660 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How HOMELAND AVENUE compares

▼ 33.0
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
HOMELAND AVENUE 18.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
660 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0365020

How to read this record

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

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

How often is HOMELAND AVENUE inspected?

HOMELAND 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 660 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for HOMELAND AVENUE?

HOMELAND AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOMELAND AVENUE?

HOMELAND AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOMELAND AVENUE and does age affect safety?

HOMELAND AVENUE was built in 1978, making it 48 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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