US Bridges

Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.03 MI N Paper Mill RD · Structure no. 200000BC6504010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,237
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix Road
CrossesGreenes Branch
Location0.03 MI N Paper Mill RD
RouteCity Street 241
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50701, -76.61389
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,237 (2022)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch carry?

About 1,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Road over Greenes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.