US Bridges

Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls

FairPosted for load

Baltimore city, Maryland · 1.5 MI S Northern Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC3208010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,750 by 2042. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColdspring Lane
CrossesMta and Jones Falls
Location1.5 MI S Northern Pkwy
RouteCity Street 55
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34481, -76.64985
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2022)
Projected traffic21,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Coldspring Lane over Mta and Jones Falls?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.