US Bridges

Lombard Street Via over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of I-895 · Structure no. 200000BC4401010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,700
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lombard Street Via over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lombard Street Via over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,200 by 2027. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLombard Street Via
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.2 MI W of I-895
RouteCity Street 150
Coordinates39.29168, -76.55812
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,700 (2007)
Projected traffic38,200 by 2027
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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lombard Street Via over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lombard Street Via 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 November 2024.

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

About 30,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lombard Street Via over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Lombard Street Via over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.