US Bridges

Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Keith Ave over Newkirk ST · Structure no. 200000BC4133010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,108 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
24,450
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av 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 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 24,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,830 by 2027. The structure is 1,108 ft (337.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKeith Avenue Viadu
CrossesNewkirk ST Old Keith Av
LocationKeith Ave over Newkirk ST
RouteCity Street 5857
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26551, -76.55556
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,108 ft (337.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,450 (2007)
Projected traffic29,830 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$94,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av built?

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

What condition is Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av 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 Newkirk ST Old Keith Av carry?

About 24,450 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av?

The structure is 1,108 ft (337.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Keith Avenue Viadu over Newkirk ST Old Keith Av?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.