Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 2 MI E Bal Wash Expr · Structure no. 200000BC5206014
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,654 ft
- 33 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River?
The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Patapsco Avenue WB over Patapsco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.