29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.8 MI N North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3206010
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 766 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,688
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX is a concrete arch - deck carrying 29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 5,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,941 by 2036. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX carry?
About 5,688 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX?
The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Street over I 83 Jones Falls CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.