US Bridges

Hawkins Point Road over CSX

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · .1 MI S of 695 · Structure no. 200000BC5207010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,177
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Point Road over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Point Road over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 15,177 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,867 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Point Road
CrossesCSX
Location.1 MI S of 695
RouteState Highway 173
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20556, -76.57022
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,177 (2020)
Projected traffic24,867 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Point Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Point Road over CSX 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkins Point Road over CSX carry?

About 15,177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Point Road over CSX?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Point Road over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.