US Bridges

Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI S Is 95 · Structure no. 200000BC5104050

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
482 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
66,434
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 66,434 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,476 by 2044. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRussell ST
CrossesGwynns Falls Manokin ST
Location0.3 MI S Is 95
RouteState Highway 295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,434 (2024)
Projected traffic89,476 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST carry?

About 66,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Russell ST over Gwynns Falls Manokin ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.