US Bridges

Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Lombard ST Ov NS RR · Structure no. 200000BC4209010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,403
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 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 14,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,404 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLombard Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationLombard ST Ov NS RR
RouteCity Street 150
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29155, -76.56187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,403 (2022)
Projected traffic17,404 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$37,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 14,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lombard Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.