US Bridges

New Vail ST over Canton RR

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Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.0 Mi. S of Keith Ave · Structure no. 200000BC4134010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
537 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Vail ST over Canton RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Vail ST over Canton RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,349 by 2041. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Vail ST
CrossesCanton RR
Location0.0 Mi. S of Keith Ave
RouteState Lands Road 2365
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26413, -76.55334
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2019)
Projected traffic1,349 by 2041
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Vail ST over Canton RR built?

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

What condition is New Vail ST over Canton RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does New Vail ST over Canton RR carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is New Vail ST over Canton RR?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Vail ST over Canton RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.