US Bridges

Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI E Hilton Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC2206010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,410
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,915 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrederick Ave
CrossesGwynns Falls CSX
Location0.6 MI E Hilton Pkwy
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates39.28017, -76.66093
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,410 (2020)
Projected traffic22,915 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX carry?

About 18,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Frederick Ave over Gwynns Falls CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.