US Bridges

Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.7 MI W of Caton Avenue · Structure no. 200000BC5220010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,889
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 17,889 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,828 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkens Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.7 MI W of Caton Avenue
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27115, -76.67912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,889 (2022)
Projected traffic21,828 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Wilkens Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK carry?

About 17,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkens Avenue over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.