FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA

Carrying MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER

0.23 MILE NORTH OF IS 70, Howard, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA

The MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA bridge in Howard, Maryland carries MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,616 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.8 metric tons.

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

How MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA compares

▲ 4.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Maryland bridges
310
Bridges in Howard · 18 in Poor condition
MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA 55.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,616 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000HO0005020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA 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 MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA against other structures in Howard 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 MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA?

MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA inspected?

MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA'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 2,616 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA 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 MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA?

MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA?

MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA and does age affect safety?

MARRIOTTSVILLE ROA was built in 1967, making it 59 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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