US Bridges

Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of RTE 648 · Structure no. 200000BC5204010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2036. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPatapsco Avenue
CrossesMd 295 B/W Parkway
Location0.2 MI W of RTE 648
RouteCity Street 100
Coordinates39.25044, -76.64256
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2016)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$27,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Patapsco Avenue over Md 295 B/W Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.