FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROGERS AVENUE

Carrying ROGERS AVENUE over SUCKER BRANCH

0.4 MI N OF US RTE 40, Howard, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROGERS AVENUE

The ROGERS AVENUE bridge in Howard, Maryland carries ROGERS AVENUE over SUCKER BRANCH. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,270 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.8 metric tons.

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

How ROGERS AVENUE compares

▼ 5.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Maryland bridges
310
Bridges in Howard · 18 in Poor condition
ROGERS AVENUE 45.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,270 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000HO0140020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROGERS AVENUE 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 ROGERS AVENUE 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 ROGERS AVENUE?

ROGERS AVENUE in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROGERS AVENUE inspected?

ROGERS AVENUE'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 9,270 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROGERS AVENUE 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 ROGERS AVENUE?

ROGERS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROGERS AVENUE?

ROGERS AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROGERS AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ROGERS AVENUE was built in 1988, making it 38 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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