US Bridges

Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI NE of Monroe ST · Structure no. 200000BC5256020

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,772
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens is a masonry arch - deck carrying Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 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 56,772 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,646 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell and Bush S
CrossesSpring Gardens
Location0.3 MI NE of Monroe ST
RouteState Highway 295
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27229, -76.62979
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,772 (2023)
Projected traffic76,646 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens carry?

About 56,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Russell and Bush S over Spring Gardens?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.