FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARGONNE DRIVE

Carrying ARGONNE DRIVE over HERRING RUN

0.2 MI W HARFORD RD, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARGONNE DRIVE

The ARGONNE DRIVE bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries ARGONNE DRIVE over HERRING RUN. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 117.3 meters (385 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,687 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.2 metric tons.

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

How ARGONNE DRIVE compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
ARGONNE DRIVE 51.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
117.3 m (385 ft)
Deck Width
17.3 m (57 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,687 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC3401010

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ARGONNE DRIVE 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 ARGONNE DRIVE 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 ARGONNE DRIVE?

ARGONNE DRIVE in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ARGONNE DRIVE inspected?

ARGONNE DRIVE'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 12,687 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for ARGONNE DRIVE?

ARGONNE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARGONNE DRIVE?

ARGONNE DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ARGONNE DRIVE and does age affect safety?

ARGONNE DRIVE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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