Smith Avenue over Jones Falls
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · Inter. With Falls Road · Structure no. 200000BC3509010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,888
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Avenue over Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Avenue over Jones Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,624 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Avenue over Jones Falls built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Avenue over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Avenue over Jones Falls carry?
About 7,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smith Avenue over Jones Falls?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Avenue over Jones Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.