QUARTER STAFF ROAD
Carrying QUARTER STAFF ROAD over TRIB TO LITTLE PATUXENT
1000' NW of Martin Ln, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: QUARTER STAFF ROAD
The QUARTER STAFF ROAD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries QUARTER STAFF ROAD over TRIB TO LITTLE PATUXENT. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 QUARTER STAFF ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0269030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
QUARTER STAFF 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 QUARTER STAFF 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 QUARTER STAFF ROAD?
QUARTER STAFF ROAD in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is QUARTER STAFF ROAD inspected?
QUARTER STAFF 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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. QUARTER STAFF 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 QUARTER STAFF ROAD?
QUARTER STAFF ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining QUARTER STAFF ROAD?
QUARTER STAFF ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is QUARTER STAFF ROAD and does age affect safety?
QUARTER STAFF ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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