US Bridges

Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI S of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC9999010

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,998
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,998 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,282 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFulton Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.5 MI S of North Ave
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,998 (2022)
Projected traffic29,282 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$81,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 23,998 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.