WEST CHAPEL ROAD
Carrying WEST CHAPEL ROAD over SWAN CREEK
0.6 MILES S OF MD 156, Harford, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST CHAPEL ROAD
The WEST CHAPEL ROAD bridge in Harford, Maryland carries WEST CHAPEL ROAD over SWAN CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1953, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 365 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 69.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST CHAPEL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1953
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 365 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000H-0017010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST CHAPEL 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 WEST CHAPEL ROAD against other structures in Harford and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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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 WEST CHAPEL ROAD?
WEST CHAPEL ROAD in Harford, Maryland has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST CHAPEL ROAD inspected?
WEST CHAPEL 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 365 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST CHAPEL ROAD 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 WEST CHAPEL ROAD?
WEST CHAPEL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST CHAPEL ROAD?
WEST CHAPEL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WEST CHAPEL ROAD and does age affect safety?
WEST CHAPEL ROAD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1953.
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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