Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N Md State Pen · Structure no. 200000BC1203010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 208 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,180
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 years old, older 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 6 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 18,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,180 by 2027. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 67 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR carry?
About 18,180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Biddle Street over I-83 Abandoned RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.