US Bridges

Washington Bouleva over CSX

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.7MI NE of Patapsco Ave · Structure no. 200000BC9002010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,691
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Bouleva over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Bouleva over CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,749 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Bouleva
CrossesCSX
Location0.7MI NE of Patapsco Ave
RouteCity Street 1281
Coordinates39.26565, -76.65351
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,691 (2022)
Projected traffic24,749 by 2040
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 SystemYes

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$98,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Bouleva over CSX built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Bouleva over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Bouleva over CSX carry?

About 20,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Bouleva over CSX?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Bouleva over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.