US Bridges

Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC &

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.8 Mi. N. of I 95 · Structure no. 200000BC9990010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,332
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC & is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC & in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,803 by 2037. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamburg Street
CrossesMta Light Rail MARC &
Location0.8 Mi. N. of I 95
RouteCity Street 4290
Coordinates39.27898, -76.62114
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,332 (2016)
Projected traffic7,803 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$121,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC & built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC & carry?

About 6,332 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC &?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hamburg Street over Mta Light Rail MARC &?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.