US Bridges

North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Monroe ST · Structure no. 200000BC8010010

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,077
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad is a masonry arch - deck carrying North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1920, 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 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 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,754 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Vincent Stre
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.2 MI E of Monroe ST
RouteCity Street 7032
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3024, -76.64381
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2022)
Projected traffic3,754 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$106,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is North Vincent Stre 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 North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

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

How long is North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Vincent Stre over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.