US Bridges

Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · Bentalou ST over CSX · Structure no. 200000BC2403010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,745
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,394 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBentalou ST
CrossesCSXT Railroad
LocationBentalou ST over CSX
RouteCity Street 2010
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30368, -76.65365
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,745 (2024)
Projected traffic8,394 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$97,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad 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 Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 6,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bentalou ST over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.