FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHARLES STREET

Carrying CHARLES STREET over WEST BRANCH/WINTERS RUN

0.6 MILES NW OF MD 165, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHARLES STREET

The CHARLES STREET bridge in Harford, Maryland carries CHARLES STREET over WEST BRANCH/WINTERS RUN. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 51.2 metric tons.

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

How CHARLES STREET compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
CHARLES STREET 51.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
51.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
280 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0076020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHARLES STREET 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 CHARLES STREET 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 CHARLES STREET?

CHARLES STREET in Harford, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHARLES STREET inspected?

CHARLES STREET'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 280 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHARLES STREET 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 CHARLES STREET?

CHARLES STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHARLES STREET?

CHARLES STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHARLES STREET and does age affect safety?

CHARLES STREET was built in 1965, making it 61 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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