COLD BOTTOM RD
Carrying COLD BOTTOM RD over IS 83
2.2 MILES SOUTH OF MD 137, Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COLD BOTTOM RD
The COLD BOTTOM RD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries COLD BOTTOM RD over IS 83. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 64,381 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COLD BOTTOM RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 64,381 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000030052010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLD BOTTOM RD 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 COLD BOTTOM RD against other structures in Baltimore 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 COLD BOTTOM RD?
COLD BOTTOM RD in Baltimore, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COLD BOTTOM RD inspected?
COLD BOTTOM RD'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 64,381 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLD BOTTOM RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COLD BOTTOM RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COLD BOTTOM RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining COLD BOTTOM RD?
Ownership is not specified for COLD BOTTOM RD in the NBI.
How old is COLD BOTTOM RD and does age affect safety?
COLD BOTTOM RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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