WHISKEY BOTTOM RD
Carrying WHISKEY BOTTOM RD over CSX RR TRACKS
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY LINE, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WHISKEY BOTTOM RD
The WHISKEY BOTTOM RD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries WHISKEY BOTTOM RD over CSX RR TRACKS. It was built in 1943, making it 83 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.5 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,475 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WHISKEY BOTTOM RD 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
- 1943
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 40.5 m (133 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.6 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,475 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0117010
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHISKEY BOTTOM 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WHISKEY BOTTOM RD?
WHISKEY BOTTOM RD in Howard, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WHISKEY BOTTOM RD inspected?
WHISKEY BOTTOM 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 10,475 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHISKEY BOTTOM 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 WHISKEY BOTTOM RD?
WHISKEY BOTTOM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WHISKEY BOTTOM RD?
WHISKEY BOTTOM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WHISKEY BOTTOM RD and does age affect safety?
WHISKEY BOTTOM RD was built in 1943, making it 83 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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