BROKEN LAND PARKWA
Carrying BROKEN LAND PARKWA over TRIB LITTLE PATUXENT R
At Cradlerock Way, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROKEN LAND PARKWA
The BROKEN LAND PARKWA bridge in Howard, Maryland carries BROKEN LAND PARKWA over TRIB LITTLE PATUXENT R. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 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 4/9. 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 79.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BROKEN LAND PARKWA 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0270030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BROKEN LAND PARKWA 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 BROKEN LAND PARKWA 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 BROKEN LAND PARKWA?
BROKEN LAND PARKWA in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROKEN LAND PARKWA inspected?
BROKEN LAND PARKWA'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 10,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROKEN LAND PARKWA 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 BROKEN LAND PARKWA?
BROKEN LAND PARKWA has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROKEN LAND PARKWA?
BROKEN LAND PARKWA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BROKEN LAND PARKWA and does age affect safety?
BROKEN LAND PARKWA 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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