Russell Street over CSX
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 200000BC5103010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,276
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Street over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Street over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 62 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 3 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 46,276 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,466 by 2036. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Street over CSX built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Russell Street over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Russell Street over CSX carry?
About 46,276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Russell Street over CSX?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Street over CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.