US Bridges

Huntingdon Avenue over CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Maryland Ave · Structure no. 200000BC8030010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1914
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,312
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntingdon Avenue over CSX is a masonry arch - deck carrying Huntingdon Avenue over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1914, 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.

It carries about 10,312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,582 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntingdon Avenue
CrossesCSX
Location0.2 MI W of Maryland Ave
RouteCity Street 4635
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31844, -76.62078
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.
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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,312 (2016)
Projected traffic12,582 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntingdon Avenue over CSX built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1914.

What condition is Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon Avenue over CSX carry?

About 10,312 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huntingdon Avenue over CSX?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Huntingdon Avenue over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.