FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PHILLIPS MILL ROAD

Carrying PHILLIPS MILL ROAD over EAST BRANCH/ WINTERS RUN

0.6 MILES W OF MD 23, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PHILLIPS MILL ROAD

The PHILLIPS MILL ROAD bridge in Harford, Maryland carries PHILLIPS MILL ROAD over EAST BRANCH/ WINTERS RUN. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.6 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 434 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.

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

How PHILLIPS MILL ROAD compares

▲ 4.0
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
PHILLIPS MILL ROAD 55.1 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.6 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
434 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0070010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PHILLIPS 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 PHILLIPS 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 PHILLIPS MILL ROAD?

PHILLIPS MILL ROAD in Harford, Maryland has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PHILLIPS MILL ROAD inspected?

PHILLIPS 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 434 vehicles per day.

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

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

PHILLIPS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PHILLIPS MILL ROAD?

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

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

PHILLIPS MILL ROAD was built in 2020, making it 6 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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