US Bridges

Arlington Avenue over I-170

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Arlington Ave/ I 170 · Structure no. 200000BC1509010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,212
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Avenue over I-170 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Arlington Avenue over I-170 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Avenue
CrossesI-170
LocationArlington Ave/ I 170
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29392, -76.63569
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 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 traffic3,212 (2015)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2035
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$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Avenue over I-170 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington 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 Arlington Avenue over I-170 carry?

About 3,212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Avenue over I-170?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Avenue over I-170?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.