US Bridges

Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI N of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3205010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
448 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,600 by 2035. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDruid Park Lake DR
CrossesI-83 & Norfolk Railroad
Location0.4 MI N of North Ave
RouteCity Street 1611
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31693, -76.62969
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2015)
Projected traffic26,600 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$52,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Druid Park Lake DR over I-83 & Norfolk Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.