28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.8 MI N North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3215010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 756 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,495
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 27,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,424 by 2045. The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 28th Street over Falls Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls carry?
About 27,495 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls?
The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 28th Street over Falls Road Jones Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.