Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N Mount Royal Ave · Structure no. 200000BC1405010
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 979 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,982
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK is a steel arch - thru carrying Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 87 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 27,982 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,154 by 2033. The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK carry?
About 27,982 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK?
The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long with a longest span of 271 ft (82.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Street over I-83 CSX Mta AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.