Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 2 MI S Patapsco Ave · Structure no. 200000BC5217010
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,916 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2027. The structure is 1,916 ft (584 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek?
The structure is 1,916 ft (584 m) long with a longest span of 317 ft (96.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Pennington Avenue over Curtis Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.