US Bridges

Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Monument ST · Structure no. 200000BC4208010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
480 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,376
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 94 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 18,376 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,422 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdison Highway
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.2 MI N of Monument ST
RouteCity Street 438
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30189, -76.57273
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,376 (2022)
Projected traffic22,422 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad 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 Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 18,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Edison Highway over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.