US Bridges

Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Remington Av/Abandoned RR · Structure no. 200000BC8017010

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 124 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,797 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRemington Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationRemington Av/Abandoned RR
RouteCity Street 2230
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32669, -76.62578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2022)
Projected traffic3,797 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$51,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Remington Avenue over Abandoned 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Remington Avenue over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.