Baltimore Street over Wills Creek
GoodAllegany County, Maryland · 0.02 MI NE of Greene ST · Structure no. 200000A-C-06010
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,780
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baltimore Street over Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore Street over Wills Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 109 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,375 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baltimore Street over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Baltimore Street over Wills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Baltimore Street over Wills Creek carry?
About 11,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baltimore Street over Wills Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Baltimore Street over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.