FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MT ROYAL AVE

Carrying MT ROYAL AVE over HOWARD STREET

0.1 MI N OF JOHN ST, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: MT ROYAL AVE

The MT ROYAL AVE bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries MT ROYAL AVE over HOWARD STREET. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 14,503 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 MT ROYAL AVE compares

380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1938
Material
Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
14,503 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC1406040

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT ROYAL AVE 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 MT ROYAL AVE 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 MT ROYAL AVE?

MT ROYAL AVE in Baltimore city, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MT ROYAL AVE inspected?

MT ROYAL AVE'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 14,503 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MT ROYAL AVE 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 MT ROYAL AVE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for MT ROYAL AVE.

Who is responsible for maintaining MT ROYAL AVE?

Ownership is not specified for MT ROYAL AVE in the NBI.

How old is MT ROYAL AVE and does age affect safety?

MT ROYAL AVE was built in 1938, making it 88 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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