FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWN SQUARE PARKWA

Carrying TOWN SQUARE PARKWA over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER

1300 FT S OF RESORT RD, Howard, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWN SQUARE PARKWA

The TOWN SQUARE PARKWA bridge in Howard, Maryland carries TOWN SQUARE PARKWA over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 TOWN SQUARE PARKWA compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
310
Bridges in Howard · 18 in Poor condition
TOWN SQUARE PARKWA 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.9 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
2.4 m (8 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
200000HO0283010

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWN SQUARE PARKWA 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 TOWN SQUARE 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 TOWN SQUARE PARKWA?

TOWN SQUARE PARKWA in Howard, Maryland, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWN SQUARE PARKWA inspected?

TOWN SQUARE PARKWA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWN SQUARE PARKWA 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 TOWN SQUARE PARKWA?

TOWN SQUARE PARKWA has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWN SQUARE PARKWA?

TOWN SQUARE PARKWA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWN SQUARE PARKWA and does age affect safety?

TOWN SQUARE PARKWA was built in 2015, making it 11 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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