FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LANCASTER ST. AT C

Carrying LANCASTER ST. AT C over HARFORD RUN

LANCASTER ST AT CENTRAL A, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LANCASTER ST. AT C

The LANCASTER ST. AT C bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries LANCASTER ST. AT C over HARFORD RUN. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.7 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,650 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good 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 LANCASTER ST. AT C 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
LANCASTER ST. AT C 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.7 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC8018010

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LANCASTER ST. AT C 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 LANCASTER ST. AT C 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 LANCASTER ST. AT C?

LANCASTER ST. AT C in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LANCASTER ST. AT C inspected?

LANCASTER ST. AT C'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 5,650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANCASTER ST. AT C is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LANCASTER ST. AT C?

LANCASTER ST. AT C has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LANCASTER ST. AT C?

LANCASTER ST. AT C is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LANCASTER ST. AT C and does age affect safety?

LANCASTER ST. AT C was built in 1985, making it 41 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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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