FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROCK RUN ROAD

Carrying ROCK RUN ROAD over ROCK RUN

0.01 MI E OF WILKINSON RD, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROCK RUN ROAD

The ROCK RUN ROAD bridge in Harford, Maryland carries ROCK RUN ROAD over ROCK RUN. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 154 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

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

How ROCK RUN ROAD compares

▼ 16.6
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
ROCK RUN ROAD 34.5 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.8 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
154 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0022010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 ROCK RUN 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 ROCK RUN ROAD against other structures in Harford 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 ROCK RUN ROAD?

ROCK RUN ROAD in Harford, 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 ROCK RUN ROAD inspected?

ROCK RUN 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 154 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCK RUN ROAD 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 ROCK RUN ROAD?

ROCK RUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROCK RUN ROAD?

ROCK RUN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROCK RUN ROAD and does age affect safety?

ROCK RUN ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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