US Bridges

Janney Street over Eastern Avenue

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Eastern Av Undr Janney ST · Structure no. 200000BC4205010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,467
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Janney Street over Eastern Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Janney Street over Eastern Avenue in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 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 36,467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,395 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJanney Street
CrossesEastern Avenue
LocationEastern Av Undr Janney ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28738, -76.56041
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,467 (2020)
Projected traffic45,395 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Janney Street over Eastern Avenue built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Janney Street over Eastern Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Janney Street over Eastern Avenue carry?

About 36,467 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Janney Street over Eastern Avenue?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Janney Street over Eastern Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.