FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GREEN ROAD

Carrying GREEN ROAD over DEER CREEK

0.2 MILES E OF BALT CO, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GREEN ROAD

The GREEN ROAD bridge in Harford, Maryland carries GREEN ROAD over DEER CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 155 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.4 metric tons.

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

How GREEN ROAD compares

▼ 20.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
GREEN ROAD 30.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.1
Serviceability /30
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
3.9 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
155 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0120010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 GREEN 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 GREEN 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 GREEN ROAD?

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

How often is GREEN ROAD inspected?

GREEN 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 155 vehicles per day.

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

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

GREEN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GREEN ROAD?

GREEN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GREEN ROAD and does age affect safety?

GREEN ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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