FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BURNT HILL TRAIL

Carrying BURNT HILL TRAIL over TRIB GRAYS RUN

0.5 MILES N. OF MD 7, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BURNT HILL TRAIL

The BURNT HILL TRAIL bridge in Harford, Maryland carries BURNT HILL TRAIL over TRIB GRAYS RUN. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 515 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How BURNT HILL TRAIL compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
BURNT HILL TRAIL 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.1 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
27.5 m (90 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
515 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0173010

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURNT HILL TRAIL 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 BURNT HILL TRAIL 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 BURNT HILL TRAIL?

BURNT HILL TRAIL in Harford, Maryland, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BURNT HILL TRAIL inspected?

BURNT HILL TRAIL'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 515 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURNT HILL TRAIL 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 BURNT HILL TRAIL?

BURNT HILL TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BURNT HILL TRAIL?

BURNT HILL TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BURNT HILL TRAIL and does age affect safety?

BURNT HILL TRAIL was built in 2008, making it 18 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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