US Bridges

Keith Avenue over Broening Highway

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Keith Ave Ov Broening HWY · Structure no. 200000BC4301010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keith Avenue over Broening Highway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keith Avenue over Broening Highway in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 9,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2045. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKeith Avenue
CrossesBroening Highway
LocationKeith Ave Ov Broening HWY
RouteCity Street 5854
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44986, -76.90866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,420 (2023)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keith Avenue over Broening Highway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keith Avenue over Broening Highway 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 Keith Avenue over Broening Highway carry?

About 9,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keith Avenue over Broening Highway?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Keith Avenue over Broening Highway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.