US Bridges

Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Keith Ave over Consol · Structure no. 200000BC4132010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,703 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
46,104
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 46,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,328 by 2040. The structure is 1,703 ft (519.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKeith Avenue Viadu
CrossesConsol Energy Rail Yard
LocationKeith Ave over Consol
RouteCity Street 5857
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2643, -76.56132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,703 ft (519.1 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,104 (2020)
Projected traffic122,328 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$251,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard carry?

About 46,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard?

The structure is 1,703 ft (519.1 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Keith Avenue Viadu over Consol Energy Rail Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.