US Bridges

Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI E of Monroe ST · Structure no. 200000BC8009010

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,077
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,754 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMount Street
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of Monroe ST
RouteCity Street 7031
Coordinates39.30273, -76.64468
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2022)
Projected traffic3,754 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 3,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Street over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.