West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Monroe ST · Structure no. 200000BC2410010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 640 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 7,030 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,747 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK carry?
About 7,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns West Lafayette Ave over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.