US Bridges

Mccomas Street over CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 M. E. of Hanover ST · Structure no. 200000BC5146010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,979
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccomas Street over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccomas Street over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMccomas Street
CrossesCSX
Location0.1 M. E. of Hanover ST
RouteCity Street 4320
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26638, -76.61317
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,979 (2020)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$111,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccomas Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccomas Street over CSX 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 Mccomas Street over CSX carry?

About 1,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccomas Street over CSX?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mccomas Street over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.