FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LORD BALTIMORE DRI

Carrying LORD BALTIMORE DRI over BRANCH OF DEAD RUN

0.5 MI N OF RT 122, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LORD BALTIMORE DRI

The LORD BALTIMORE DRI bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries LORD BALTIMORE DRI over BRANCH OF DEAD RUN. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,413 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How LORD BALTIMORE DRI compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
LORD BALTIMORE DRI 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,413 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0538030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LORD BALTIMORE DRI 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 LORD BALTIMORE DRI 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 LORD BALTIMORE DRI?

LORD BALTIMORE DRI in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LORD BALTIMORE DRI inspected?

LORD BALTIMORE DRI'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 12,413 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LORD BALTIMORE DRI 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 LORD BALTIMORE DRI?

LORD BALTIMORE DRI has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LORD BALTIMORE DRI?

LORD BALTIMORE DRI is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LORD BALTIMORE DRI and does age affect safety?

LORD BALTIMORE DRI was built in 1977, making it 49 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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