FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MORAVIA ROAD RAMP

Carrying MORAVIA ROAD RAMP over HERRING RUN

MORAVIA RAMP TO PULASKI H, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MORAVIA ROAD RAMP

The MORAVIA ROAD RAMP bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries MORAVIA ROAD RAMP over HERRING RUN. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.8 meters (206 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,480 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.3 metric tons.

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

How MORAVIA ROAD RAMP compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
MORAVIA ROAD RAMP 50.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
50.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
62.8 m (206 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,480 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC4214010

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, 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 MORAVIA ROAD 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 MORAVIA ROAD 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 MORAVIA ROAD RAMP?

MORAVIA ROAD RAMP in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MORAVIA ROAD RAMP inspected?

MORAVIA ROAD 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 8,480 vehicles per day.

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

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

MORAVIA ROAD RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MORAVIA ROAD RAMP?

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

How old is MORAVIA ROAD RAMP and does age affect safety?

MORAVIA ROAD RAMP was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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