LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV
Carrying LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV over CSX
0.1 MI E OF LIBERTY MED C, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV
The LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV over CSX. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,811 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 6/9, 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 40.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1916
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 55.5 m (182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,811 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC2201010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV 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 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV 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 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV?
LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV inspected?
LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV'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 32,811 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV 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 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV?
LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV?
LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV and does age affect safety?
LIBERTY HEIGHTS AV was built in 1916, making it 110 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
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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