FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RUXTON ROAD

Carrying RUXTON ROAD over ROLAND RUN

0.42 MI E OF MD 134, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RUXTON ROAD

The RUXTON ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries RUXTON ROAD over ROLAND RUN. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,375 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.9 metric tons.

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

How RUXTON ROAD compares

▲ 13.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
RUXTON ROAD 64.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
64.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0374020

How to read this record

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

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

How often is RUXTON ROAD inspected?

RUXTON 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 6,375 vehicles per day.

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

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

RUXTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RUXTON ROAD?

RUXTON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RUXTON ROAD and does age affect safety?

RUXTON ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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