US Bridges

Lombard Street over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Pratt ST · Structure no. 200000BC1207020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
Daily traffic
38,036
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lombard Street over Jones Falls is a concrete culvert carrying Lombard Street over Jones Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 38,036 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,520 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLombard Street
CrossesJones Falls
Location0.1 MI N of Pratt ST
RouteCity Street 150
Coordinates39.28808, -76.60509
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,036 (2022)
Projected traffic56,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lombard Street over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lombard Street over Jones Falls 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lombard Street over Jones Falls carry?

About 38,036 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lombard Street over Jones Falls?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Lombard Street over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.