US Bridges

Poplar Grove ST over CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI S of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC2411010

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,219
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Grove ST over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Grove ST over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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 5 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 1,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Grove ST
CrossesCSX
Location0.4 MI S of North Ave
RouteCity Street 2030
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30283, -76.66531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,219 (2016)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Grove ST over CSX built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Poplar Grove ST over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Grove ST over CSX carry?

About 1,219 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Grove ST over CSX?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Grove ST over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.