CLIPPER MILL ROAD
Carrying CLIPPER MILL ROAD over PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR
0.3 MI E GUNPOWDER RD, Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CLIPPER MILL ROAD
The CLIPPER MILL ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries CLIPPER MILL ROAD over PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 114.6 meters (376 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 302 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CLIPPER MILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 114.6 m (376 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 302 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC6519010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
CLIPPER MILL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CLIPPER MILL ROAD against other structures in Baltimore 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 CLIPPER MILL ROAD?
CLIPPER MILL ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CLIPPER MILL ROAD inspected?
CLIPPER MILL 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 302 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLIPPER MILL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CLIPPER MILL ROAD?
CLIPPER MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CLIPPER MILL ROAD?
CLIPPER MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CLIPPER MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
CLIPPER MILL ROAD was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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.
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