US Bridges

Monroe Street Ramp over CSX

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Is 95 · Structure no. 200000BC5221010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,520
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street Ramp over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Street Ramp over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,155 by 2027. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Street Ramp
CrossesCSX
Location0.2 MI S of Is 95
RouteCity Street 295
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26837, -76.63533
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,520 (2007)
Projected traffic20,155 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$188,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street Ramp over CSX built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street Ramp over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Street Ramp over CSX carry?

About 16,520 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street Ramp over CSX?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street Ramp over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.