US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Is 83 · Structure no. 200000BC1202010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 1,728 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,831
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 89 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 23,831 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,670 by 2044. The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long and 68 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets carry?
About 23,831 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets?
The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Orleans Str over I-83 and City Streets?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.