US Bridges

Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI E Russell ST · Structure no. 200000BC5301010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,896
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,472 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnnapolis Road
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.1 MI E Russell ST
RouteCity Street 1950
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26953, -76.63107
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck41 ft (12.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,896 (2022)
Projected traffic13,472 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Annapolis Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 9,896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Annapolis Road over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.