US Bridges

Russell Street over Monroe Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Russell ST Via Ov Monroe · Structure no. 200000BC5102010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,049 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Street over Monroe Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Street over Monroe Street in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,693 by 2038. The structure is 1,049 ft (319.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRussell Street
CrossesMonroe Street
LocationRussell ST Via Ov Monroe
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates39.27085, -76.63163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,049 ft (319.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2007)
Projected traffic17,693 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Street over Monroe Street built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Street over Monroe Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Street over Monroe Street carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell Street over Monroe Street?

The structure is 1,049 ft (319.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Street over Monroe Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.