US Bridges

Gilmor Street over I-170

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Saratoga ST · Structure no. 200000BC1408010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,618
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmor Street over I-170 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Gilmor Street 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,415 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGilmor Street
CrossesI-170
Location0.1 MI N of Saratoga ST
RouteCity Street 6157
Coordinates39.29333, -76.64217
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,618 (2024)
Projected traffic4,415 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilmor Street over I-170 built?

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

What condition is Gilmor Street over I-170 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmor Street over I-170 carry?

About 3,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilmor Street over I-170?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmor Street over I-170?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.