US Bridges

Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Brunswick ST · Structure no. 200000BC5203010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,834
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad 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 9,834 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,999 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkens Ave
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI W of Brunswick ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2711, -76.67949
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,834 (2022)
Projected traffic11,999 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkens Ave over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.