FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLIFTON AVENUE

Carrying CLIFTON AVENUE over WINDSOR MILL ROAD

0.6 MI E OF HILTON ST, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: CLIFTON AVENUE

The CLIFTON AVENUE bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries CLIFTON AVENUE over WINDSOR MILL ROAD. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 20,499 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How CLIFTON AVENUE compares

380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Material
Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
20,499 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC2502010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CLIFTON AVENUE 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 CLIFTON AVENUE 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 CLIFTON AVENUE?

CLIFTON AVENUE in Baltimore city, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLIFTON AVENUE inspected?

CLIFTON AVENUE'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 20,499 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CLIFTON AVENUE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CLIFTON AVENUE.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLIFTON AVENUE?

Ownership is not specified for CLIFTON AVENUE in the NBI.

How old is CLIFTON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

CLIFTON AVENUE was built in 1927, making it 99 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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