US Bridges

Liberty Heights Av over CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI E of Liberty Med C · Structure no. 200000BC2201010

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,811
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Heights Av over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Heights Av over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 109 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 32,811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,036 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Heights Av
CrossesCSX
Location0.1 MI E of Liberty Med C
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32211, -76.66509
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,811 (2020)
Projected traffic40,036 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$40,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Heights Av over CSX built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Liberty Heights Av over CSX 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Heights Av over CSX carry?

About 32,811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Heights Av over CSX?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Heights Av over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.