Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.06 MI E of ST Paul ST · Structure no. 200000BC1403010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 656 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,644
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 105 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 4,644 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,667 by 2042. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 59 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Calvert 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 Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK carry?
About 4,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK?
The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Calvert Street over I-83 and AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.