FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHITAKER MILL ROAD

Carrying WHITAKER MILL ROAD over WINTERS RUN

1.8 MILES W OF US 1, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WHITAKER MILL ROAD

The WHITAKER MILL ROAD bridge in Harford, Maryland carries WHITAKER MILL ROAD over WINTERS RUN. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,051 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How WHITAKER MILL ROAD compares

▼ 34.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
WHITAKER MILL ROAD 16.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,051 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0051010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 WHITAKER MILL 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 WHITAKER MILL 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 WHITAKER MILL ROAD?

WHITAKER MILL ROAD in Harford, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHITAKER MILL ROAD inspected?

WHITAKER 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 3,051 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITAKER MILL 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 WHITAKER MILL ROAD?

WHITAKER MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHITAKER MILL ROAD?

WHITAKER MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WHITAKER MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

WHITAKER MILL ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

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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