BALTIMORE STREET
Carrying BALTIMORE STREET over GWYNNS FALLS, CSX
0.2 MI E HILTON PKWY, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BALTIMORE STREET
The BALTIMORE STREET bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries BALTIMORE STREET over GWYNNS FALLS, CSX. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 99.4 meters (326 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,375 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BALTIMORE STREET 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 99.4 m (326 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.0 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,375 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC2402010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BALTIMORE STREET 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 BALTIMORE STREET 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 BALTIMORE STREET?
BALTIMORE STREET in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BALTIMORE STREET inspected?
BALTIMORE STREET'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 9,375 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BALTIMORE STREET 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 BALTIMORE STREET?
BALTIMORE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BALTIMORE STREET?
BALTIMORE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BALTIMORE STREET and does age affect safety?
BALTIMORE STREET was built in 1931, making it 95 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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