FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BEAVER DAM ROAD

Carrying BEAVER DAM ROAD over GOODWIN RUN

0.30 MI. N OF PADONIA RD., Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
87 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BEAVER DAM ROAD

The BEAVER DAM ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries BEAVER DAM ROAD over GOODWIN RUN. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,960 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 87.1 metric tons.

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

How BEAVER DAM ROAD compares

▲ 36.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
BEAVER DAM ROAD 87.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
87.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,960 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0511020

How to read this record

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

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

How often is BEAVER DAM ROAD inspected?

BEAVER DAM 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 10,960 vehicles per day.

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

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

BEAVER DAM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 87.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BEAVER DAM ROAD?

BEAVER DAM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BEAVER DAM ROAD and does age affect safety?

BEAVER DAM ROAD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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