US Bridges

Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 M E of Fulton Av · Structure no. 200000BC8008010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,598
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 6 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 3,598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,391 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArgyle Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.5 M E of Fulton Av
RouteCity Street 7030
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30276, -76.63539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,598 (2022)
Projected traffic4,391 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad 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 Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 3,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Argyle Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.