FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PROSPECT ROAD

Carrying PROSPECT ROAD over DEEP CREEK

1.1 MILES N OF MD 136, Harford, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PROSPECT ROAD

The PROSPECT ROAD bridge in Harford, Maryland carries PROSPECT ROAD over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 575 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

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

How PROSPECT ROAD compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Maryland bridges
275
Bridges in Harford · 12 in Poor condition
PROSPECT ROAD 37.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.8
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
575 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000H-0217030

How to read this record

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

PROSPECT ROAD in Harford, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PROSPECT ROAD inspected?

PROSPECT 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 575 vehicles per day.

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

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

PROSPECT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PROSPECT ROAD?

PROSPECT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PROSPECT ROAD and does age affect safety?

PROSPECT ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

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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