Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem
PoorBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.8 MI SE of Pulaski HWY · Structure no. 200000B-0132010
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,575
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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 20,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,573 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem carry?
About 20,575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem?
The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Rossville Boulevar over AMTRAK Railroad and Orem?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.