Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek
FairPosted for loadBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.04 MI S Beckley ST · Structure no. 200000BC8035010
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,336
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek carry?
About 1,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Van Deman Street over Colgate Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.