US Bridges

Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI W Monroe ST · Structure no. 200000BC5219010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,523
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 10,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Bouleva
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.5 MI W Monroe ST
RouteCity Street 1281
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27122, -76.64754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,523 (2022)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 10,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Bouleva over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.