Sisson Street over CSX
PoorClosed to trafficBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Maryland Ave · Structure no. 200000BC8031010
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sisson Street over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sisson Street over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sisson Street over CSX built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Sisson Street over CSX in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.
How much traffic does Sisson Street over CSX carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sisson Street over CSX?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sisson Street over CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.