MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA
Carrying MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA over HAMMOND BRANCH
1000 FT S OF J HOPKINS RD, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA
The MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA bridge in Howard, Maryland carries MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA over HAMMOND BRANCH. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,155 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,155 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0218030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA 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 MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA 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 MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA?
MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA inspected?
MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA'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 7,155 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA 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 MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA?
MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA?
MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA and does age affect safety?
MAPLE LAWN BOULEVA was built in 2005, making it 21 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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