Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI N Md State Pen · Structure no. 200000BC1204010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2027. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr 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 Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Preston Street over I-83 and Abandoned Railr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.