FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EDISON HIGHWAY

Carrying EDISON HIGHWAY over AMTRAK RAILROAD

0.2 MI N OF MONUMENT ST, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EDISON HIGHWAY

The EDISON HIGHWAY bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries EDISON HIGHWAY over AMTRAK RAILROAD. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 146.3 meters (480 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,376 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 7/9, 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 EDISON HIGHWAY compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
EDISON HIGHWAY 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
146.3 m (480 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,376 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC4208010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EDISON HIGHWAY 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 EDISON HIGHWAY 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 EDISON HIGHWAY?

EDISON HIGHWAY in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EDISON HIGHWAY inspected?

EDISON HIGHWAY'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 18,376 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EDISON HIGHWAY 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 EDISON HIGHWAY?

EDISON HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EDISON HIGHWAY?

EDISON HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EDISON HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

EDISON HIGHWAY was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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