FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY

Carrying UNIVERSITY PARKWAY over STONY RUN

0.6 MI W CHARLES STREET, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UNIVERSITY PARKWAY

The UNIVERSITY PARKWAY bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries UNIVERSITY PARKWAY over STONY RUN. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,340 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY 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
UNIVERSITY PARKWAY 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
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
1908
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
22.9 m (75 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC3405010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UNIVERSITY PARKWAY 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 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY 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 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY?

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNIVERSITY PARKWAY inspected?

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY'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 6,340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNIVERSITY PARKWAY 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 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY?

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNIVERSITY PARKWAY?

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is UNIVERSITY PARKWAY and does age affect safety?

UNIVERSITY PARKWAY was built in 1908, making it 118 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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