US Bridges

Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI E Hilton Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC2402010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,072
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX is a concrete arch - deck carrying Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 94 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 6 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 10,072 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,049 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaltimore Street
CrossesGwynns Falls CSX
Location0.2 MI E Hilton Pkwy
RouteCity Street 1670
Coordinates39.28779, -76.66419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,072 (2024)
Projected traffic12,049 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX carry?

About 10,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Street over Gwynns Falls CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.