FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FALLSWAY VIADUCT

Carrying FALLSWAY VIADUCT over UNDERGROUND CONDUIT

0.2 MI N MADISON ST, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FALLSWAY VIADUCT

The FALLSWAY VIADUCT bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries FALLSWAY VIADUCT over UNDERGROUND CONDUIT. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 102.2 meters (335 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.

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

How FALLSWAY VIADUCT compares

▲ 5.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
FALLSWAY VIADUCT 56.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
56.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
102.2 m (335 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC1301010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FALLSWAY VIADUCT 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 FALLSWAY VIADUCT against other structures in Baltimore city 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 FALLSWAY VIADUCT?

FALLSWAY VIADUCT in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FALLSWAY VIADUCT inspected?

FALLSWAY VIADUCT'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 4,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FALLSWAY VIADUCT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FALLSWAY VIADUCT?

FALLSWAY VIADUCT has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FALLSWAY VIADUCT?

FALLSWAY VIADUCT is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FALLSWAY VIADUCT and does age affect safety?

FALLSWAY VIADUCT was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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