US Bridges

Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.06 MI E of Is 695 · Structure no. 200000B-0247010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSevern Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.06 MI E of Is 695
RouteCounty Highway 5058
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31075, -76.49598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2021)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Severn Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.