FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BANCROFT ROAD

Carrying BANCROFT ROAD over WESTERN RUN

0.1 MI N CROSS COUNTRY B, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BANCROFT ROAD

The BANCROFT ROAD bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries BANCROFT ROAD over WESTERN RUN. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39,339 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 BANCROFT ROAD compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
BANCROFT ROAD 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39,339 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC2555020

How to read this record

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

BANCROFT ROAD in Baltimore city, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BANCROFT ROAD inspected?

BANCROFT 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 39,339 vehicles per day.

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

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

BANCROFT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BANCROFT ROAD?

BANCROFT ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BANCROFT ROAD and does age affect safety?

BANCROFT ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 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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