US Bridges

Fulton Avenue over I-170

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI S of Franklin ST · Structure no. 200000BC1211010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,632
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Avenue over I-170 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fulton Avenue over I-170 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 6,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,092 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton Avenue
CrossesI-170
Location0.1 MI S of Franklin ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29312, -76.64527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,632 (2024)
Projected traffic8,092 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$434,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Avenue over I-170 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Avenue over I-170 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Avenue over I-170 carry?

About 6,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Avenue over I-170?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Avenue over I-170?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.