MONROE STREET VIAD
Carrying MONROE STREET VIAD over CSX RAILROAD
0.1 MI NW OF I-95, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MONROE STREET VIAD
The MONROE STREET VIAD bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries MONROE STREET VIAD over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 272.2 meters (893 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,000 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MONROE STREET VIAD 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
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 272.2 m (893 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000BC5214010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MONROE STREET VIAD 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 MONROE STREET VIAD 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 MONROE STREET VIAD?
MONROE STREET VIAD in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MONROE STREET VIAD inspected?
MONROE STREET VIAD'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 12,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONROE STREET VIAD 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 MONROE STREET VIAD?
MONROE STREET VIAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MONROE STREET VIAD?
MONROE STREET VIAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MONROE STREET VIAD and does age affect safety?
MONROE STREET VIAD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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