WILKENS AVENUE
Carrying WILKENS AVENUE over GWYNNS FALLS
0.4 MI E CATON AVE, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILKENS AVENUE
The WILKENS AVENUE bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries WILKENS AVENUE over GWYNNS FALLS. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,470 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. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILKENS AVENUE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1936
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 38.4 m (126 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.1 m (69 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35,470 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC5202010
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
WILKENS AVENUE 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 WILKENS AVENUE 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 WILKENS AVENUE?
WILKENS AVENUE 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 WILKENS AVENUE inspected?
WILKENS AVENUE'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 35,470 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILKENS AVENUE 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 WILKENS AVENUE?
WILKENS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILKENS AVENUE?
WILKENS AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WILKENS AVENUE and does age affect safety?
WILKENS AVENUE was built in 1936, making it 90 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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