Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI W Hilton Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC2407010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,421
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,134 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls carry?
About 3,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Franklintown Road over Gwynns Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.