Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · Russell ST Via Ov Ostend · Structure no. 200000BC5101010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,269 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 70,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,100 by 2039. The structure is 1,269 ft (386.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX carry?
About 70,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX?
The structure is 1,269 ft (386.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Street Via over Ostend Street and CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.