Maryland State Highway Administrative Classification for 2017

2017 data from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration details the linear geometric features of state highways classified as Primary or Secondary systems. This dataset is used for general planning and funding purposes by various government agencies and is updated annually. It represents the inventory direction side of roadways and is not a complete representation of all geometry.

Use Cases

• Planning state highway maintenance budgets by analyzing Primary vs. Secondary system classifications.
• Mapping the spatial network of state-managed roadways for infrastructure asset management.
• Supporting funding allocation decisions based on the official administrative classification of road segments.
• Conducting geographic analysis of Maryland's state highway system for regional development studies.

Strengths

• Data is updated and published on an annual basis, providing a regular snapshot.
• Developed and maintained by the authoritative state agency (MDOT SHA OPPE Data Services Division).
• Used by multiple business units within MDOT and other Federal, State, and local agencies, indicating operational relevance.

Limitations

• The dataset is reported only on the inventory direction (generally North or East) side of the roadway and is not a complete representation of all geometry.
• Specific row counts, column names, and file sizes are not provided across any source.
• The listed last update date (2026) is in the future, conflicting with the stated data year of 2017.

Provenance

Source

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering (OPPE) Data Services Division.

Collection Method

Developed and maintained by the state agency for administrative and planning purposes.

Time Range

2017

Freshness

2026-04-05 05:11:05.748953

Geography

State of Maryland