FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KEITH AVENUE VIADU

Carrying KEITH AVENUE VIADU over CONSOL ENERGY RAIL YARD

KEITH AVE OVER CONSOL, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KEITH AVENUE VIADU

The KEITH AVENUE VIADU bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries KEITH AVENUE VIADU over CONSOL ENERGY RAIL YARD. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 519.1 meters (1703 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 46,104 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How KEITH AVENUE VIADU compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
KEITH AVENUE VIADU 33.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
9.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
519.1 m (1703 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
46,104 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC4132010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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) 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 KEITH AVENUE VIADU 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 KEITH AVENUE VIADU 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 KEITH AVENUE VIADU?

KEITH AVENUE VIADU in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KEITH AVENUE VIADU inspected?

KEITH AVENUE VIADU'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 46,104 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KEITH AVENUE VIADU 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 KEITH AVENUE VIADU?

KEITH AVENUE VIADU has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KEITH AVENUE VIADU?

KEITH AVENUE VIADU is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is KEITH AVENUE VIADU and does age affect safety?

KEITH AVENUE VIADU was built in 1981, making it 45 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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