Eager Street over Fallsway
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · Eager Street at Fallsway · Structure no. 200000BC8001010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,695
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eager Street over Fallsway is a masonry arch - deck carrying Eager Street over Fallsway in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eager Street over Fallsway built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Eager Street over Fallsway 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 Eager Street over Fallsway carry?
About 1,695 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eager Street over Fallsway?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Eager Street over Fallsway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.