FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR

Carrying LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR over CSX RAILROAD

50 FT W HAMMONDS FERRY RD, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR

The LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.0 meters (164 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,620 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 50.8 metric tons.

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

How LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR compares

▼ 0.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR 50.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
50.0 m (164 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,620 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000B-0113010

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR 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 LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR 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 LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR?

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR 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 LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR inspected?

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR'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 7,620 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR 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 LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR?

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR?

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR and does age affect safety?

LANSDOWNE BOULEVAR was built in 1964, making it 62 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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