FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD MONTGOMERY RD

Carrying OLD MONTGOMERY RD over DEEP RUN

0.5 MI S OF MD RTE 103, Howard, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD MONTGOMERY RD

The OLD MONTGOMERY RD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries OLD MONTGOMERY RD over DEEP RUN. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.1 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,224 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.8 metric tons.

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

How OLD MONTGOMERY RD compares

▲ 9.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Maryland bridges
310
Bridges in Howard · 18 in Poor condition
OLD MONTGOMERY RD 60.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
60.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.1 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,224 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000HO0009010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD MONTGOMERY RD 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 OLD MONTGOMERY RD 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 OLD MONTGOMERY RD?

OLD MONTGOMERY RD in Howard, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD MONTGOMERY RD inspected?

OLD MONTGOMERY RD'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 9,224 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD MONTGOMERY RD 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 OLD MONTGOMERY RD?

OLD MONTGOMERY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD MONTGOMERY RD?

OLD MONTGOMERY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD MONTGOMERY RD and does age affect safety?

OLD MONTGOMERY RD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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