UPPER LEVEL ROADWA
Carrying UPPER LEVEL ROADWA over LOWER LEVEL ROADWAY
BWI AIRPORT, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UPPER LEVEL ROADWA
The UPPER LEVEL ROADWA bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries UPPER LEVEL ROADWA over LOWER LEVEL ROADWAY. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 58 sections, stretching 321.6 meters (1055 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,760 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UPPER LEVEL ROADWA 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1977
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 58
- Structure Length
- 321.6 m (1055 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,760 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 300000AAMA02010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 UPPER LEVEL ROADWA 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 UPPER LEVEL ROADWA against other structures in Anne Arundel 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 UPPER LEVEL ROADWA?
UPPER LEVEL ROADWA in Anne Arundel, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UPPER LEVEL ROADWA inspected?
UPPER LEVEL ROADWA'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 11,760 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UPPER LEVEL ROADWA 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 UPPER LEVEL ROADWA?
UPPER LEVEL ROADWA has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining UPPER LEVEL ROADWA?
UPPER LEVEL ROADWA is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is UPPER LEVEL ROADWA and does age affect safety?
UPPER LEVEL ROADWA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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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