Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI E Caton Ave · Structure no. 200000BC5202010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35,470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,270 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls carry?
About 35,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Wilkens Avenue over Gwynns Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.