FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ

Carrying ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ over DAILY PARKING GARAGE

BWI DAILY GARAGE, Anne Arundel, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ

The ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ over DAILY PARKING GARAGE. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 41 sections, stretching 166.7 meters (547 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ compares

▼ 26.6
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Maryland bridges
395
Bridges in Anne Arundel · 6 in Poor condition
ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ 24.5 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
41
Structure Length
166.7 m (547 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
5,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300000AAMA20010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ 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 ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ 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 ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ?

ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ in Anne Arundel, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ inspected?

ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ'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 5,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ 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 ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ?

ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ?

ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ and does age affect safety?

ENTRANCE/EXIT PLAZ was built in 2003, making it 23 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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