Broening Highway over Colgate Creek
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 1.5 MI SE of I-895 · Structure no. 200000BC4202010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 578 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,231
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broening Highway over Colgate Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broening Highway over Colgate Creek in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,864 by 2043. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Broening Highway over Colgate Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broening Highway over Colgate Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Broening Highway over Colgate Creek carry?
About 27,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broening Highway over Colgate Creek?
The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Broening Highway over Colgate Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.