BELMONT WOODS ROAD
Carrying BELMONT WOODS ROAD over ROCKBURN BRANCH
0.1 MI W OF I-95, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BELMONT WOODS ROAD
The BELMONT WOODS ROAD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries BELMONT WOODS ROAD over ROCKBURN BRANCH. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 77.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BELMONT WOODS 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
- 1950
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0201060
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 poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
BELMONT WOODS ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BELMONT WOODS ROAD 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 BELMONT WOODS ROAD?
BELMONT WOODS ROAD in Howard, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BELMONT WOODS ROAD inspected?
BELMONT WOODS 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELMONT WOODS ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BELMONT WOODS ROAD?
BELMONT WOODS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 77.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BELMONT WOODS ROAD?
BELMONT WOODS ROAD is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is BELMONT WOODS ROAD and does age affect safety?
BELMONT WOODS ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 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.
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