FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

O'DONNELL STREET

Carrying O'DONNELL STREET over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR, CAN

0.5 MI W OF I-895, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: O'DONNELL STREET

The O'DONNELL STREET bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries O'DONNELL STREET over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR, CAN. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 315.8 meters (1036 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,970 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 7/9, 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How O'DONNELL STREET compares

▼ 25.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
O'DONNELL STREET 25.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
315.8 m (1036 ft)
Deck Width
19.6 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25,970 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC4403010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether O'DONNELL STREET 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 O'DONNELL STREET 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 O'DONNELL STREET?

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

How often is O'DONNELL STREET inspected?

O'DONNELL STREET'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 25,970 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. O'DONNELL STREET 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 O'DONNELL STREET?

O'DONNELL STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining O'DONNELL STREET?

O'DONNELL STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is O'DONNELL STREET and does age affect safety?

O'DONNELL STREET was built in 1999, making it 27 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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