US Bridges

Fort Ave over CSX

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Baltimore city, Maryland · Fort Avenue over CSX RR · Structure no. 200000BC8022010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,359
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Ave over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Ave over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,080 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Ave
CrossesCSX
LocationFort Avenue over CSX RR
RouteCity Street 1550
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26981, -76.59639
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,359 (2020)
Projected traffic15,080 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$33,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Ave over CSX built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Ave over CSX 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Ave over CSX carry?

About 12,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Ave over CSX?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Ave over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.