RUSSELL STREET, BW
Carrying RUSSELL STREET, BW over GWYNNS FALLS, CSX
0.3 MI S IS 95, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RUSSELL STREET, BW
The RUSSELL STREET, BW bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries RUSSELL STREET, BW over GWYNNS FALLS, CSX. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RUSSELL STREET, BW compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC5104050
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RUSSELL STREET, BW 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 RUSSELL STREET, BW 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 RUSSELL STREET, BW?
RUSSELL STREET, BW in Baltimore city, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RUSSELL STREET, BW inspected?
RUSSELL STREET, BW'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 1,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RUSSELL STREET, BW is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RUSSELL STREET, BW?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RUSSELL STREET, BW.
Who is responsible for maintaining RUSSELL STREET, BW?
Ownership is not specified for RUSSELL STREET, BW in the NBI.
How old is RUSSELL STREET, BW and does age affect safety?
RUSSELL STREET, BW was built in 1963, making it 63 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.
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