HAMMONDS FERRY ROA
Carrying HAMMONDS FERRY ROA over CSX RAILROAD
50 FT N LANSDOWNE RD, Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HAMMONDS FERRY ROA
The HAMMONDS FERRY ROA bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries HAMMONDS FERRY ROA over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 61.6 meters (202 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,077 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HAMMONDS FERRY ROA compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 61.6 m (202 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.7 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,077 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000B-0100010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
HAMMONDS FERRY ROA is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HAMMONDS FERRY ROA 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 HAMMONDS FERRY ROA?
HAMMONDS FERRY ROA in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HAMMONDS FERRY ROA inspected?
HAMMONDS FERRY ROA'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 7,077 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAMMONDS FERRY ROA is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HAMMONDS FERRY ROA?
HAMMONDS FERRY ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HAMMONDS FERRY ROA?
HAMMONDS FERRY ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HAMMONDS FERRY ROA and does age affect safety?
HAMMONDS FERRY ROA was built in 1961, making it 65 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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