VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD
Carrying VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER
0.2 MI W OF GUILFORD RD, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD
The VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,290 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 6/9, substructure 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 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,290 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0015010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD against other structures in Howard and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD?
VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD in Howard, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD inspected?
VOLLMERHAUSEN 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 3,290 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VOLLMERHAUSEN 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 VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD?
VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD?
VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD and does age affect safety?
VOLLMERHAUSEN ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.
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.
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