US Bridges

Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.25 MI W of Monroe ST · Structure no. 200000BC2405010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,887
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 12,887 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,724 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdmondson Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.25 MI W of Monroe ST
RouteCity Street 1920
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29417, -76.67039
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,887 (2022)
Projected traffic15,724 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK carry?

About 12,887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Edmondson Avenue over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.