Pratt Street over Jones Falls
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI E Gay ST · Structure no. 200000BC1209010
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,547
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pratt Street over Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt Street over Jones Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,547 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,508 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 108 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pratt Street over Jones Falls built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pratt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pratt Street over Jones Falls carry?
About 19,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pratt Street over Jones Falls?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Pratt Street over Jones Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.