FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VAN DEMAN STREET

Carrying VAN DEMAN STREET over COLGATE CREEK

0.04 MI S BECKLEY ST, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VAN DEMAN STREET

The VAN DEMAN STREET bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries VAN DEMAN STREET over COLGATE CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,110 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.3 metric tons.

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

How VAN DEMAN STREET compares

▲ 9.2
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
VAN DEMAN STREET 60.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
60.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.0 m (69 ft)
Deck Width
18.9 m (62 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC8035010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VAN DEMAN 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 VAN DEMAN 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 VAN DEMAN STREET?

VAN DEMAN STREET in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VAN DEMAN STREET inspected?

VAN DEMAN 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 1,110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VAN DEMAN STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for VAN DEMAN STREET?

VAN DEMAN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VAN DEMAN STREET?

VAN DEMAN STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is VAN DEMAN STREET and does age affect safety?

VAN DEMAN STREET was built in 1983, making it 43 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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