US Bridges

Hilton Street over AMTRAK

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · At Frederick Ave JCT · Structure no. 200000BC5213010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,811
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilton Street over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilton Street over AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 years old, older 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 29,811 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,375 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHilton Street
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationAt Frederick Ave JCT
RouteCity Street 100
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28057, -76.67226
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,811 (2022)
Projected traffic36,375 by 2042
Trucks10%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$12,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilton Street over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hilton Street over AMTRAK 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hilton Street over AMTRAK carry?

About 29,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hilton Street over AMTRAK?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hilton Street over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.