US Bridges

Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Chesapeake Ave W of 8THST · Structure no. 200000BC5555020

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
3,951
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River is a concrete culvert carrying Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 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 3,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,988 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChesapeake Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Patapsco River
LocationChesapeake Ave W of 8THST
RouteCity Street 4355
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.23942, -76.59619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,951 (2016)
Projected traffic5,988 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River 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 Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River carry?

About 3,951 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Chesapeake Avenue over Trib. to Patapsco River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.