OLD COURT ROAD
Carrying OLD COURT ROAD over GWYNNS FALLS AND MTA MET
1.1 MI SW OF MD RTE 140, Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD COURT ROAD
The OLD COURT ROAD bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries OLD COURT ROAD over GWYNNS FALLS AND MTA MET. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 116.7 meters (383 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,335 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 36.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD COURT ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 116.7 m (383 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.0 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,335 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000B-0254010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
OLD COURT ROAD 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 OLD COURT ROAD 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 OLD COURT ROAD?
OLD COURT ROAD in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD COURT ROAD inspected?
OLD COURT ROAD'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 16,335 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD COURT ROAD 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 OLD COURT ROAD?
OLD COURT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD COURT ROAD?
OLD COURT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD COURT ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD COURT ROAD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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