CATON AVENUE
Carrying CATON AVENUE over IS 95
0.41 MI N OF JOH AVE, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CATON AVENUE
The CATON AVENUE bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries CATON AVENUE over IS 95. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 21,033 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CATON 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,033 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 300000BCW523010
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 CATON AVENUE 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 CATON 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 CATON AVENUE?
CATON AVENUE in Baltimore city, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CATON AVENUE inspected?
CATON 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 21,033 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CATON AVENUE 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 CATON AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CATON AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining CATON AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for CATON AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is CATON AVENUE and does age affect safety?
CATON AVENUE was built in 1971, making it 55 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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