US Bridges

Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of I-895 · Structure no. 200000BC4403010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,036 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
25,970
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,860 by 2027. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOdonnell Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Can
Location0.5 MI W of I-895
RouteCity Street 1400
Coordinates39.28061, -76.56277
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,036 ft (315.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,970 (2007)
Projected traffic31,860 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can carry?

About 25,970 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Odonnell Street over Norfolk Southern RR Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.