US Bridges

Potee Street over Patapsco River

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.7 MI S Hanover ST · Structure no. 200000BC5218010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,700 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
16,611
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potee Street over Patapsco River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potee Street over Patapsco River in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,611 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,269 by 2044. The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPotee Street
CrossesPatapsco River
Location0.7 MI S Hanover ST
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates39.24669, -76.61257
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,700 ft (518.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,611 (2024)
Projected traffic20,269 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potee Street over Patapsco River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potee Street over Patapsco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Potee Street over Patapsco River carry?

About 16,611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Potee Street over Patapsco River?

The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Potee Street over Patapsco River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.