St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC1205010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 710 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 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 28,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,970 by 2044. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK carry?
About 28,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK?
The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns St. Paul Street over I-83 and AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.