FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OWINGS MILLS BLVD

Carrying OWINGS MILLS BLVD over BRANCH OF GWYNNS FALLS

2.5 MI. NW OF JCT. SR 140, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OWINGS MILLS BLVD

The OWINGS MILLS BLVD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries OWINGS MILLS BLVD over BRANCH OF GWYNNS FALLS. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,600 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 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How OWINGS MILLS BLVD compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
OWINGS MILLS BLVD 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0525030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OWINGS MILLS BLVD 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 OWINGS MILLS BLVD 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 OWINGS MILLS BLVD?

OWINGS MILLS BLVD in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OWINGS MILLS BLVD inspected?

OWINGS MILLS BLVD'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 8,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OWINGS MILLS BLVD 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 OWINGS MILLS BLVD?

OWINGS MILLS BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OWINGS MILLS BLVD?

OWINGS MILLS BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OWINGS MILLS BLVD and does age affect safety?

OWINGS MILLS BLVD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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