US Bridges

Sinclair Lane over CSX

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Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Erdman Ave · Structure no. 200000BC8025010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,733
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinclair Lane over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sinclair Lane over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 18,733 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,858 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSinclair Lane
CrossesCSX
Location0.3 MI W of Erdman Ave
RouteCity Street 1070
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3146, -76.57321
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,733 (2022)
Projected traffic22,858 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$343,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinclair Lane over CSX built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinclair Lane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sinclair Lane over CSX carry?

About 18,733 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sinclair Lane over CSX?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Sinclair Lane over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.