PULASKI HIGHWAY
Carrying PULASKI HIGHWAY over HERRING RUN
0.6 MI W OF IS 95, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PULASKI HIGHWAY
The PULASKI HIGHWAY bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries PULASKI HIGHWAY over HERRING RUN. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1933, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58,858 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PULASKI HIGHWAY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1921
- Last Reconstructed
- 1933
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 46.9 m (154 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 58,858 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC4211010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
PULASKI HIGHWAY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PULASKI 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 PULASKI HIGHWAY?
PULASKI HIGHWAY in Baltimore city, Maryland, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PULASKI HIGHWAY inspected?
PULASKI 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 58,858 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PULASKI HIGHWAY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PULASKI HIGHWAY?
PULASKI HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PULASKI HIGHWAY?
PULASKI HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PULASKI HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
PULASKI HIGHWAY was built in 1921, making it 105 years old and last reconstructed in 1933.
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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