FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-170 WB RAMP

Carrying I-170 WB RAMP over M.L.K. BLVD

0.7 MI. N. OF FAYETTE ST., Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: I-170 WB RAMP

The I-170 WB RAMP bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries I-170 WB RAMP over M.L.K. BLVD. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How I-170 WB RAMP compares

380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Other
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC1106014

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-170 WB RAMP 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 I-170 WB RAMP against other structures in Baltimore city 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 I-170 WB RAMP?

I-170 WB RAMP in Baltimore city, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-170 WB RAMP inspected?

I-170 WB RAMP'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-170 WB RAMP is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-170 WB RAMP?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-170 WB RAMP.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-170 WB RAMP?

Ownership is not specified for I-170 WB RAMP in the NBI.

How old is I-170 WB RAMP and does age affect safety?

I-170 WB RAMP was built in 1979, making it 47 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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