US Bridges

Guilford Avenue over CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Greenmount Av · Structure no. 200000BC8029010

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,197
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Avenue over CSX is a masonry arch - deck carrying Guilford Avenue over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 6,197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,567 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuilford Avenue
CrossesCSX
Location0.2 MI E of Greenmount Av
RouteCity Street 1450
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31921, -76.61286
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,197 (2016)
Projected traffic7,567 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$50,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Guilford Avenue over CSX built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilford Avenue over CSX 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 Guilford Avenue over CSX carry?

About 6,197 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guilford Avenue over CSX?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Guilford Avenue over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.