US Bridges

Barclay Street over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Greenmount Av · Structure no. 200000BC8028010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1924
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,434
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barclay Street over CSX Railroad is a masonry arch - deck carrying Barclay Street over CSX Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1924, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,094 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 3 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarclay Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI W of Greenmount Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates31.31935, -76.61105
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width3 ft (0.9 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,434 (2016)
Projected traffic9,094 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$113,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barclay Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1924.

What condition is Barclay Street over CSX 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 Barclay Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,434 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barclay Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 3 ft wide.

Who owns Barclay Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.