Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.05 MI E of Carville Ave · Structure no. 200000B-0487010
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 607 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,405
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 7,405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,034 by 2042. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr carry?
About 7,405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr?
The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Francis Avenue over US Route 1 AMTRAK Railr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.