West Ostend Street over MARC CSX
GoodBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.15 Mi. Nw. of Wash. Blv · Structure no. 200000BC9991010
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 509 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,239
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Ostend Street over MARC CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ostend Street over MARC CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2035. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Ostend Street over MARC CSX built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Ostend Street over MARC 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does West Ostend Street over MARC CSX carry?
About 8,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Ostend Street over MARC CSX?
The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns West Ostend Street over MARC CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.